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18 Ashpool Close

S13 7EE

Current

C

70

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced bungalow is located in the S13 7EE postcode area. The property offers 47m² (506 sq ft) of compact living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £699, comprising £527 for heating, £119 for hot water, and £53 for lighting. The property produces 1.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 18 Ashpool Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this S13 property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £699 are approximately £1101 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 47m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.9 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the S13 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs S13

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs S13

This property70
Average60
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £151/year less than the S13 average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(70 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Nov 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

18 Ashpool Close

S13 7EE

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Property Type

Bungalow

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

47.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 89

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CO₂ Emissions

1.9 tonnes/year

40 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

228 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

7 Nov 2024

rental

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About This Area

Heating costs are £323 below the average, offering good value. The S13 postcode district contains over 9900 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

£527.0/yr

Save £89/yr

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Hot Water

£119.0/yr

Save £40/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£53.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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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

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

Woodhouse West Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayS13 7BP
?Not yet rated

Outwood Academy City

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayS13 8SS

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Birley Spa Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayS12 4QE

Last inspected: Nov 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayS12 4HJ

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Ballifield Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayS13 9HH

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Brunswick Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayS13 7RB

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Stradbroke Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayS13 8LT

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayS13 9HJ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ 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

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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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