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17 Wedgbury Close

WS10 0DA

WEDNESBURY

Current

C

74

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in WEDNESBURY, WS10 0DA. The property offers 53mยฒ (570 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 ยฃ615, comprising ยฃ281 for heating, ยฃ277 for hot water, and ยฃ57 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 17 Wedgbury Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this WEDNESBURY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ615 are approximately ยฃ1185 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 53mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 2.3 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 WS10 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs WEDNESBURY

This property74
Average61
+21% better
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vs WS10

This property74
Average59
+25% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ75/year less than the WEDNESBURY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 25 Mar 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

17 Wedgbury Close

WS10 0DA

WEDNESBURY

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007-2011

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Floor Area

53.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 81

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

44 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

258 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

25 Mar 2022

rental

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About WEDNESBURY

WEDNESBURY is situated in Walsall, West Midlands. Properties in WEDNESBURY have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ409 below the WEDNESBURY average, offering good value. The WS10 postcode district contains over 15600 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ281/yr

Save ยฃ68/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ277/yr

Save ยฃ103/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ57/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Mostly double glazing

Good
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

Average
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Main Fuel

electricity (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

St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขWS10 9AR

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขWS10 0DR

Last inspected: Jul 2021

โœ“Good

Mesty Croft Primary

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขWS10 0QY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Moorlands Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB71 2NZ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“Good

Tameside Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขWS10 0EZ

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB71 2ST
?Not yet rated

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขWS10 9PN
?Not yet rated

Hateley Heath Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB71 2RP
?Not yet rated

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

โšกSuperfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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Area Safety

Higher Crime298 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

132 incidents (44%)

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Criminal damage

33 incidents (11%)

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Shoplifting

31 incidents (10%)

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Theft

24 incidents (8%)

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Public order

19 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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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