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19 Forge Street, Kings Hill

WS10 7TP

Wednesbury

Current

C

77

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in Wednesbury, WS10 7TP. The property offers 62mยฒ (667 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The cavity walls have excellent insulation, contributing significantly to the property's thermal efficiency and helping maintain stable indoor temperatures year-round. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ454, comprising ยฃ292 for heating, ยฃ100 for hot water, and ยฃ62 for lighting. The property produces 1.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 19 Forge Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this Wednesbury property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ454 are approximately ยฃ1346 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.6 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 WS10 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs Wednesbury

This property77
Average66
+17% better
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vs WS10

This property77
Average59
+31% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ7/year more than the Wednesbury average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(77 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 27 Aug 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

19 Forge Street

Kings Hill

WS10 7TP

Wednesbury

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

62.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

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Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 78

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.6 tonnes/year

26 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

148 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

27 Aug 2021

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 66/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The WS10 postcode district contains over 15600 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

ยฃ292.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ100.0/yr

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Lighting

71.0% low energy

ยฃ62.0/yr

Save ยฃ14/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, with external insulation

Very Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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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 71% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Old Park Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขWS10 9LX

Last inspected: May 2013

โญOutstanding

Kings Hill Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขWS10 9JG

Last inspected: Jan 2018

โญOutstanding

Holyhead Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขWS10 7PZ

Last inspected: Jan 2022

โœ“Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขWS10 9PN
?Not yet rated

Pinfold Street Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขWS10 8PU

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

Wood Green Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขWS10 9BW

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

Old Church Church of England C Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขWS10 8DL

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

Albert Pritchard Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขWS10 9QG

Last inspected: Jul 2023

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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Area Safety

Higher Crime320 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

116 incidents (36%)

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Vehicle crime

34 incidents (11%)

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Shoplifting

32 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

29 incidents (9%)

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Public order

27 incidents (8%)

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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