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25, Birmingham Road

WS1 2NF

WALSALL

Current

D

56

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in WALSALL, WS1 2NF. The property offers 82mยฒ (883 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. With an EPC rating of D (56/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). 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 loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1021, comprising ยฃ851 for heating, ยฃ115 for hot water, and ยฃ55 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2020 for ยฃ166,000.

How Does 25, Birmingham Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 56/100, this WALSALL property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1021 are approximately ยฃ779 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WS1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property56
Average60
-7% below
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vs WALSALL

This property56
Average61
-8% below
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vs WS1

This property56
Average57
-2% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 56/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ302/year more than the WALSALL average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(56 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Jul 2017

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Property Information

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Full Address

25, Birmingham Road

WS1 2NF

WALSALL

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

82.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

56 / 100

Potential: 87

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

4.2 tonnes/year

52 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

320 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

4 Jul 2017

marketed sale

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About WALSALL

WALSALL is situated in Walsall, West Midlands. Properties in WALSALL have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). The WS1 postcode district contains over 9600 registered properties. Like many WALSALL properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ166,000

23 October 2020

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ851.0/yr

Save ยฃ458/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ115.0/yr

Save ยฃ46/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ55.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

Solid, 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

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขWS1 3AF

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขWS1 2LP

Last inspected: Apr 2019

โœ“Good

Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขWS1 2ND

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขWS1 3AY

Last inspected: Oct 2013

โญOutstanding

Queen Mary's Grammar School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขWS1 2PG

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โญOutstanding

Chuckery Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขWS1 2DZ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Caldmore Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขWS1 3RH

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

Walsall Studio School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขWS1 1RL

Last inspected: Sept 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime537 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

192 incidents (36%)

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Shoplifting

102 incidents (19%)

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Vehicle crime

35 incidents (7%)

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Drugs

33 incidents (6%)

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Criminal damage

30 incidents (6%)

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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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