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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

21, Eastbrook Close

B76 1DD

SUTTON COLDFIELD

Current

F

37

Potential

E

49

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£893

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£702

potential per year

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This F-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

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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 E rating — saving up to £191 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
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Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£893/yr
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in SUTTON COLDFIELD, B76 1DD. The property offers 38.2m² (411 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (49/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £893, comprising £562 for heating, £303 for hot water, and £28 for lighting. The property produces 3.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of F, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

E(49 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Feb 2012

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

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

80.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

21, Eastbrook Close

B76 1DD

SUTTON COLDFIELD

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Property Type

House

Enclosed End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

📐

Floor Area

38.2

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.9 tonnes/year

101 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

542 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in SUTTON COLDFIELD

SUTTON COLDFIELD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (B76) 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

Room heaters, mains gas

£562 /yr

Save £104/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£303 /yr

Save £87/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

80.0% low energy

£28 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Town Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB72 1NX

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Plantsbrook School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayB72 1RB

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Holland House Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB72 1RE
?Not yet rated

Hollyfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB75 7SG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Maney Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayB72 1JU

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Fairfax

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayB75 7JT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

John Willmott School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayB75 7DY
?Not yet rated

Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayB76 1QT

Last inspected: Mar 2020

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: 429 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:429 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:172 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.

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

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