Energy Performance Certificate
22, Vicarage Road, Yardley
B33 8PH
BIRMINGHAM
Current
F
37
Potential
C
78
This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run
This Property
£2,185
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£970
potential per year
This property costs approximately £385 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,215 annually.
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£7,500
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Loft Insulation
Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.
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External Wall Insulation
Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.
Double Glazing
Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?
This semi-detached house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B33 8PH. The property offers 152m² (1636 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). 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. 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 £2185, comprising £1930 for heating, £125 for hot water, and £130 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 29 Aug 2013
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)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Some double glazing
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
12.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
22, Vicarage Road
Yardley
B33 8PH
BIRMINGHAM
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
152.0 m²
8.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
11.0 tonnes/year
72 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
374 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 (B33) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1930 /yr
Save £1128/yr with improvements
🚿 Hot Water
£125 /yr
Save £26/yr with improvements
💡 Lighting
12.0% low energy
£130 /yr
Save £61/yr with improvements
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Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Stechford Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2018
The Oval School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2019
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2022
Blakesley Hall Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2018
Cockshut Hill School
SecondaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Yardley Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
Oasis Academy Hobmoor
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2023
Lea Forest Primary Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
241 incidents (47%)
Criminal damage
57 incidents (11%)
Vehicle crime
50 incidents (10%)
Public order
29 incidents (6%)
Shoplifting
26 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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