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Energy Performance Certificate

17 Old Town Close, Birmingham

B38 8RY

Current

D

68

Potential

B

91

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in the B38 8RY postcode area. The property offers 64mยฒ (689 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (91/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ928, comprising ยฃ741 for heating, ยฃ117 for hot water, and ยฃ70 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. 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 17 Old Town Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this B38 property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ928 are approximately ยฃ872 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.9 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 B38 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs B38

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs B38

This property68
Average61
+11% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ78/year more than the B38 average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

B(91 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 25 Apr 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

17 Old Town Close

Birmingham

B38 8RY

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

64.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

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Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 91

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

46 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

258 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

25 Apr 2025

rental

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About This Area

The B38 postcode district contains over 7600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ741.0/yr

Save ยฃ314/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ117.0/yr

Save ยฃ39/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ70.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kings Norton Junior and Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขB30 3EU
?Not yet rated

St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB38 9JB

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

Ark Kings Academy

All-through
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB38 9DE

Last inspected: Feb 2022

?Special Measures

Fairway Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB38 8XQ

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

Broadmeadow Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB30 3QJ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

Broadmeadow Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB30 3QJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

?Special Measures

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB38 8AP

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Wychall Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB31 3EH

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“Good

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.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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.

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