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42 Ralphs Meadow

B32 3RW

Edgbaston

Current

C

74

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in Edgbaston , B32 3RW. The property offers 119mยฒ (1281 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1129, comprising ยฃ735 for heating, ยฃ174 for hot water, and ยฃ220 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 42 Ralphs Meadow Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this Edgbaston property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1129 are approximately ยฃ671 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 119mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.4 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 B32 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs Edgbaston

This property74
Average66
+12% better
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vs B32

This property74
Average58
+28% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ507/year more than the Edgbaston average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Feb 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

42 Ralphs Meadow

B32 3RW

Edgbaston

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

119.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

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Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 85

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

29 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

162 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

20 Feb 2024

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About Edgbaston

Edgbaston is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in Edgbaston have an average EPC rating of D (score 66/100). The B32 postcode district contains over 12500 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

ยฃ735.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ174.0/yr

Save ยฃ45/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

ยฃ220.0/yr

Save ยฃ110/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Nonsuch Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขB32 3SE

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โœ“Good

Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB32 3AE

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

Bartley Green School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB32 3QJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB32 3QD

Last inspected: Jul 2019

โญOutstanding

Woodgate Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB32 3PN

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Woodcock Hill Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB31 1BS

Last inspected: Apr 2022

โœ“Good

World's End Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB32 2SA

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

World's End Infant and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB32 2SA

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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 Crime253 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

102 incidents (40%)

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Criminal damage

41 incidents (16%)

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Vehicle crime

29 incidents (11%)

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Theft

20 incidents (8%)

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Public order

12 incidents (5%)

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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