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27 Bourn Mill Drive

B6 4UD

BIRMINGHAM

Current

C

70

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B6 4UD. The property offers 76m² (818 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard 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 walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £397 for heating, £146 for hot water, and £71 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 27 Bourn Mill Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, 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 2.7 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 B6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs BIRMINGHAM

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs B6

This property70
Average57
+23% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, 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
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(70 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 Jun 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

27 Bourn Mill Drive

B6 4UD

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

76.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 87

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

36 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

205 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

16 Jun 2022

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 £345 below the BIRMINGHAM average, offering good value. The B6 postcode district contains over 5500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£397.0/yr

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Hot Water

£146.0/yr

Save £67/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£71.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no 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 all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Aston Manor Academy

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayB6 4PZ

Last inspected: Jun 2017

Outstanding

Chilwell Croft Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB19 2QH

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Aston Tower Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB6 5BE

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

King Solomon International Business School

All-through
📍0.4 miles awayB7 4AA
?Not yet rated

Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB19 2EP

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Holte School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayB19 2EP

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB6 5NH

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Outstanding

Prince Albert Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB6 5NH
?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: 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime619 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

286 incidents (46%)

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Vehicle crime

60 incidents (10%)

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Public order

44 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

39 incidents (6%)

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Drugs

35 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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