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26, Radlow Crescent

B37 7LZ

BIRMINGHAM

Current

C

69

Potential

C

74

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B37 7LZ. The property offers 74.16m² (798 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £614, comprising £440 for heating, £99 for hot water, and £75 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2022 for £230,000.

How Does 26, Radlow Crescent Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £614 are approximately £1186 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.8 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 B37 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs BIRMINGHAM

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs B37

This property69
Average63
+10% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £128/year less than the BIRMINGHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(74 points)

Based on assessment dated 21 Mar 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

26, Radlow Crescent

B37 7LZ

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

74.16

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (social)

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 74

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

37 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

195 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Mar 2012

rental (social)

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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 £302 below the BIRMINGHAM average, offering good value. The B37 postcode district contains over 12600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£230,000

4 March 2022

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£440.0/yr

Save £63/yr

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Hot Water

£99.0/yr

Save £17/yr

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Lighting

33.0% low energy

£75.0/yr

Save £30/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Coleshill Heath School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB37 7PY

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

Marston Green Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayB37 7BA

Last inspected: Mar 2012

Outstanding

Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB37 7TR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Marston Green Infant Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB37 7AA

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB37 5DP
?Not yet rated

Windy Arbor Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB37 6RN
?Not yet rated

WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayB37 5FD

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Grace Academy Solihull

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayB37 5JS

Last inspected: May 2022

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ 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.

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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