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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

20, Northfield Road, Kings Norton

B30 1JH

BIRMINGHAM

Current

F

34

Potential

D

67

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,320

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,365

potential per year

This property costs approximately £520 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £955 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £955 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£27,500
Payback
~11 yrs
Current Costs
£2,320/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £955/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B30 1JH. The property offers 131m² (1410 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (67/100). 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 £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Estimated annual energy costs are £2320, comprising £2101 for heating, £94 for hot water, and £125 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2017 for £405,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

D(67 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Jul 2017

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Mostly multiple glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

31.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

20, Northfield Road

Kings Norton

B30 1JH

BIRMINGHAM

🏠

Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

131.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

87 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

494 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (B30) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2101 /yr

Save £904/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£94 /yr

💡 Lighting

31.0% low energy

£125 /yr

Save £51/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to D could add significant value.

£405,000

S

Oct 2017

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kings Norton Girls' School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayB30 1HW

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Outstanding

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB30 1HN

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Cotteridge Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB30 2HT

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB30 1LZ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Kings Norton Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB30 3EU
?Not yet rated

Stirchley Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB30 2JL

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayB38 8AP

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayB30 1UL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 484 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:484 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:194 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 Crime272 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

94 incidents (35%)

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Shoplifting

41 incidents (15%)

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Public order

33 incidents (12%)

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Vehicle crime

32 incidents (12%)

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Criminal damage

25 incidents (9%)

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

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.