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28 Upavon Close

B35 6BJ

BIRMINGHAM

Current

D

60

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B35 6BJ. The property offers 94m² (1012 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (60/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £1075, comprising £912 for heating, £77 for hot water, and £86 for lighting. The property produces 4.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2023 for £190,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 28 Upavon Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 60/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1075 are approximately £725 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 94m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 4.4 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 B35 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property60
Average60
At average
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vs BIRMINGHAM

This property60
Average60
At average
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vs B35

This property60
Average66
-9% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 60/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £333/year more than the BIRMINGHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(60 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Nov 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

28 Upavon Close

B35 6BJ

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

94.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

60 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

4.4 tonnes/year

47 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

267 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

22 Nov 2022

marketed sale

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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). The B35 postcode district contains over 3600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£190,000

11 August 2023

Type: Terraced

+£56,000(+41.8%)

vs previous sale

£134,000

24 March 2020

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 41.8% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£912/yr

Save £204/yr

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Hot Water

£77/yr

Save £26/yr

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Lighting

91.0% low energy

£86/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Mostly double glazing

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 91% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Topcliffe Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayB35 6BS

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayB35 6LB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Pegasus Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB35 6PR

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

Greenwood Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayB35 7NL

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Chivenor Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB35 7JA

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Gunter Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB24 0RU

Last inspected: May 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Walmley Junior School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB76 1JB

Last inspected: Jan 2014

Outstanding

Walmley Infant School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB76 1JB

Last inspected: Oct 2018

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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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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