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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

24, Hollyfield Road

B75 7SG

SUTTON COLDFIELD

Current

E

48

Potential

E

49

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — 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

E

With improvements

⚖️ Landlord Compliance — Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,338

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,310

potential per year

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£7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach E — saving up to £28/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached house is located in SUTTON COLDFIELD, B75 7SG. The property offers 122.81m² (1322 sq ft) of spacious living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (48/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1338, comprising £1094 for heating, £179 for hot water, and £65 for lighting. The property produces 7.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(48 points)

Achievable Rating

E(49 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Aug 2010

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

90.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

24, Hollyfield Road

B75 7SG

SUTTON COLDFIELD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

122.81

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.3 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

394 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in SUTTON COLDFIELD

SUTTON COLDFIELD 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 — 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 — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1094 /yr

Save £28/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£179 /yr

💡 Lighting

90.0% low energy

£65 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hollyfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayB75 7SG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Fairfax

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayB75 7JT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

John Willmott School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayB75 7DY
?Not yet rated

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayB76 2SP

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Town Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB72 1NX

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Plantsbrook School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayB72 1RB

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Whitehouse Common Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB75 6BL

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Holland House Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB72 1RE
?Not yet rated

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: 303 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:303 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:45 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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