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Energy Performance Certificate

2 Swallow House, 1 Swallow Street

B1 2AL

BIRMINGHAM

Current

C

70

Potential

C

70

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in BIRMINGHAM, B1 2AL. The property offers 36m² (388 sq ft) of compact living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £453, comprising £230 for heating, £189 for hot water, and £34 for lighting. The property produces 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 2 Swallow House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £453 are approximately £1347 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 36m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.5 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 B1 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 BIRMINGHAM

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs B1

This property70
Average70
At average

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: £289/year less than the BIRMINGHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(70 points)

Potential Rating

C(70 points)

Based on assessment dated 11 Aug 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

2 Swallow House

1 Swallow Street

B1 2AL

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

36.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 70

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CO₂ Emissions

1.5 tonnes/year

43 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

252 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 Aug 2016

new dwelling

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About BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in BIRMINGHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). Heating costs are £512 below the BIRMINGHAM average, offering good value. The B1 postcode district contains over 10100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£230.0/yr

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Hot Water

£189.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£34.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.36 W/m-¦K

Good
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Roof

(other premises above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Broadband & Connectivity

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 69 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:69 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:18 Mbps
Maximum:100 Mbps

Available Providers

BTVirgin MediaSkyTalkTalkEE

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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