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225 Park Road, Hockley

B18 5JD

BIRMINGHAM

Current

D

62

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B18 5JD. The property offers 104mยฒ (1119 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (62/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. 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 ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 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 ยฃ300-ยฃ500 and could save ยฃ150-ยฃ250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 ยฃ2370, comprising ยฃ1997 for heating, ยฃ218 for hot water, and ยฃ155 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2022 for ยฃ140,000. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 225 Park Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 62/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. Energy costs of ยฃ2370 annually are ยฃ570 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. The 104mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the B18 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property62
Average60
+3% better
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vs BIRMINGHAM

This property62
Average60
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vs B18

This property62
Average64
-3% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 62/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ1628/year more than the BIRMINGHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(62 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Jun 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

225 Park Road

Hockley

B18 5JD

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

104.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

62 / 100

Potential: 78

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

4.9 tonnes/year

46 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

263 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

7 Jun 2023

rental

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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 ยฃ1255 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The B18 postcode district contains over 8500 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ140,000

24 January 2022

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1997.0/yr

Save ยฃ372/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ218.0/yr

Save ยฃ75/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ155.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Benson Community School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB18 5TD

Last inspected: Sept 2023

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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB21 0UX

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Nishkam Primary School Birmingham

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB21 9SN

Last inspected: Apr 2015

โญOutstanding

St Francis Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB19 1PH

Last inspected: Jul 2019

โœ“Good

Brookfields Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB18 6PU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

King Edward VI Handsworth School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB21 9AR

Last inspected: Feb 2014

โญOutstanding

Anglesey Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB19 1RA

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Welford Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB20 2BL

Last inspected: Jul 2019

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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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.

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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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