Energy Performance Certificate
168 Whitehouse Common Road
B75 6DP
SUTTON COLDFIELD
Current
D
66
Potential
B
85
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in SUTTON COLDFIELD, B75 6DP. The property offers 80mยฒ (861 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (66/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing ยฃ1,000-ยฃ3,000 depending on access and method. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1131, comprising ยฃ923 for heating, ยฃ124 for hot water, and ยฃ84 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2015 for ยฃ163,000. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.
How Does 168 Whitehouse Common Road Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 66/100, this SUTTON COLDFIELD property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1131 are approximately ยฃ669 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the B75 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs SUTTON COLDFIELD
vs B75
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 66/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: ยฃ219/year more than the SUTTON COLDFIELD average
Energy Efficiency Rating
๐ Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 16 Dec 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
168 Whitehouse Common Road
B75 6DP
SUTTON COLDFIELD
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Floor Area
80.0 mยฒ
4.0 total rooms
4.0 heated
Tenure
Rented (private)
Efficiency Score
66 / 100
Potential: 85
COโ Emissions
3.6 tonnes/year
45 kg/mยฒ
Energy Consumption
256 kWh/mยฒ/year
Last Inspected
16 Dec 2024
rental
About SUTTON COLDFIELD
SUTTON COLDFIELD is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in SUTTON COLDFIELD have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). The B75 postcode district contains over 8100 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
ยฃ163,000
3 September 2015
Type: Semi-Detached
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
ยฃ923.0/yr
Save ยฃ263/yr
Hot Water
ยฃ124.0/yr
Save ยฃ42/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
ยฃ84.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights โNearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Whitehouse Common Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2023
Hollyfield Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
Fairfax
SecondaryLast inspected: Mar 2019
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
SecondaryLast inspected: Oct 2014
Moor Hall Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2014
John Willmott School
SecondaryCoppice Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Apr 2019
About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.
Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 482 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.
Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.
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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.