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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

27, Hatherden Drive

B76 2RB

SUTTON COLDFIELD

Current

E

47

Potential

B

83

📅 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

B

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,418

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£680

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B — saving up to £738/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in SUTTON COLDFIELD, B76 2RB. The property offers 97m² (1044 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property has an EPC rating of E (47/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £1418, comprising £1118 for heating, £186 for hot water, and £114 for lighting. The property produces 6.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(47 points)

Achievable Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Aug 2014

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

8.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

27, Hatherden Drive

B76 2RB

SUTTON COLDFIELD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

97.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.2 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

332 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

£1118 /yr

Save £580/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£186 /yr

Save £104/yr

💡 Lighting

8.0% low energy

£114 /yr

Save £54/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB76 2SP

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

The Deanery Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayB76 2RD

Last inspected: Jun 2013

Outstanding

John Willmott School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayB75 7DY
?Not yet rated

Fairfax

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayB75 7JT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayB76 1QT

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Hollyfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB75 7SG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Maney Hill Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayB72 1JU

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Walmley Junior School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayB76 1JB

Last inspected: Jan 2014

Outstanding

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
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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

Moderate96 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

38 incidents (40%)

🛒

Shoplifting

11 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

9 incidents (9%)

👜

Theft

8 incidents (8%)

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Public order

8 incidents (8%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.