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Energy Performance Certificate

3 Highbury, School Street

WV13 3DU

WILLENHALL

Current

G

20

Potential

C

77

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,370

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£400

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,009 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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39,000
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Payback
~4 yrs
Current Costs
£1,370/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Loft Insulation

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

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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
4
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached flat is located in WILLENHALL, WV13 3DU. The property offers 44m² (474 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated G (20/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing £1,000-£3,000 depending on access and method. 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 £1370, comprising £994 for heating, £331 for hot water, and £45 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
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20
Current

Current Rating

G(20 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Oct 2013

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, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Flat, limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

3 Highbury

School Street

WV13 3DU

WILLENHALL

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

44.0

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.2 tonnes/year

120 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

677 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in WILLENHALL

WILLENHALL properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WV13) 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£994 /yr

Save £766/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£331 /yr

Save £228/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy

£45 /yr

Save £15/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Stow Heath Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWV13 3TT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Moseley Park

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayWV14 6LU

Last inspected: Sept 2017

Outstanding

Fibbersley Park Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWV13 3BB

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

St Giles Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWV13 2ER

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayWV14 7BL

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Villiers Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWV14 6PR

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

St Matthias School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayWV1 2BH

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Barcroft Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWV13 1NA

Last inspected: Oct 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: 472 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:472 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:189 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 Crime298 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

118 incidents (40%)

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Shoplifting

48 incidents (16%)

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Vehicle crime

27 incidents (9%)

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Theft

24 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

22 incidents (7%)

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.