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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

28 OLDBURY CLOSE

B98 8RE

REDDITCH

Current

F

27

Potential

B

89

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,907

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£439

potential per year

This property costs approximately £107 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,468 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £1,468 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£19,000
Payback
~5 yrs
Current Costs
£1,907/yr
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Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

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Cost
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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in REDDITCH, B98 8RE. The property offers 64m² (689 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (27/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £1907, comprising £1772 for heating, £80 for hot water, and £55 for lighting. The property produces 5.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(27 points)

Achievable Rating

B(89 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Jul 2021

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

28 OLDBURY CLOSE

B98 8RE

REDDITCH

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

64.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.2 tonnes/year

81 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

476 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in REDDITCH

REDDITCH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (B98) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

£1772 /yr

Save £1446/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£80 /yr

Save £22/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£55 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Abbeywood First School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB98 9LR

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Moons Moat First School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB98 9HR

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

St Stephen's CofE First School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB98 8HW
?Not yet rated

St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB98 8LU
?Not yet rated

Beoley First School

Primary
📍1 miles awayB98 9AN

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Arrow Valley First School

Primary
📍1 miles awayB98 0LH
?Not yet rated

Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Secondary
📍1 miles awayB98 8HB

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Tenacres First School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayB98 0PB

Last inspected: Dec 2021

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
⬇️

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

Moderate74 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

35 incidents (47%)

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Criminal damage

10 incidents (14%)

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Theft

8 incidents (11%)

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Public order

6 incidents (8%)

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Burglary

5 incidents (7%)

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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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