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Energy Performance Certificate

21, Moorend Avenue

B37 5SD

BIRMINGHAM

Current

E

44

Potential

C

77

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ734

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ400

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C โ€” saving up to ยฃ367/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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+ยฃ26,000
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ยฃ4,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ734/yr
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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached flat is located in BIRMINGHAM, B37 5SD. The property offers 45.33mยฒ (488 sq ft) of compact living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (44/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. 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 ยฃ734, comprising ยฃ320 for heating, ยฃ371 for hot water, and ยฃ43 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(44 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 25 Mar 2009

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation

Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

(other premises below)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Warm air, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

0.0% low energy โ€” No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

21, Moorend Avenue

B37 5SD

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

45.33 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

438 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Warm air, mains gas

ยฃ320 /yr

Save ยฃ74/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ371 /yr

Save ยฃ271/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

0.0% low energy

ยฃ43 /yr

Save ยฃ22/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Coleshill Heath School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขB37 7PY

Last inspected: Jul 2021

โœ“Good

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB37 5DP
?Not yet rated

WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB37 5FD

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB37 7TR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Fordbridge Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB37 5BU
?Not yet rated

Windy Arbor Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB37 6RN
?Not yet rated

Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB37 6NU

Last inspected: Jan 2023

?Special Measures

Grace Academy Solihull

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB37 5JS

Last inspected: May 2022

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 Crime366 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
๐Ÿ“Š

violent crime

134 incidents (37%)

๐Ÿ”ฅ

Criminal damage

55 incidents (15%)

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Shoplifting

43 incidents (12%)

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Vehicle crime

43 incidents (12%)

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Public order

18 incidents (5%)

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.

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

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