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Energy Performance Certificate

38 Priestley Road

B11 1RW

BIRMINGHAM

Current

C

72

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B11 1RW. The property offers 78m² (840 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 (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). 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 £695, comprising £490 for heating, £121 for hot water, and £84 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 38 Priestley Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £695 are approximately £1105 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 B11 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs BIRMINGHAM

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs B11

This property72
Average53
+36% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £47/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(72 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Jan 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

38 Priestley Road

B11 1RW

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

78.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

34 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

193 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

28 Jan 2023

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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £252 below the BIRMINGHAM average, offering good value. The B11 postcode district contains over 11000 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

£490/yr

Save £37/yr

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Hot Water

£121/yr

Save £28/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£84/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)

Poor
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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

Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayB11 1LF

Last inspected: Nov 2017

Outstanding

Ladypool Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB11 1QT

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB12 0EJ

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB12 0ER

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Ark St Alban's Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayB12 0YH

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Conway Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB11 1NS

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Percy Shurmer Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB12 9ED

Last inspected: May 2023

Outstanding

Heath Mount Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayB12 9SR
?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 Crime835 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

336 incidents (40%)

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Vehicle crime

77 incidents (9%)

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Theft

70 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

69 incidents (8%)

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Public order

57 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. 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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