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45 Cromwell Close

B65 8PU

ROWLEY REGIS

Current

C

70

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in ROWLEY REGIS, B65 8PU. The property offers 79m² (850 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). 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 £1259, comprising £943 for heating, £177 for hot water, and £139 for lighting. The property produces 3.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2024 for £185,000.

How Does 45 Cromwell Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this ROWLEY REGIS property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1259 are approximately £541 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 3.0 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 B65 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs ROWLEY REGIS

This property70
Average61
+15% better
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vs B65

This property70
Average59
+19% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £564/year more than the ROWLEY REGIS 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(70 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 May 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

45 Cromwell Close

B65 8PU

ROWLEY REGIS

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

79.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 84

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CO₂ Emissions

3.0 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

215 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

28 May 2024

marketed sale

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About ROWLEY REGIS

ROWLEY REGIS is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in ROWLEY REGIS have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are £248 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The B65 postcode district contains over 7500 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the ROWLEY REGIS area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£185,000

28 October 2024

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£943.0/yr

Save £72/yr

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Hot Water

£177.0/yr

Save £52/yr

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Lighting

90.0% low energy

£139.0/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

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 90% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Springfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayB65 8JY

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Brickhouse Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayB65 8HS

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Sledmere Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayDY2 8EH
?Not yet rated

St Michael's Church of England High School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayB65 9AN

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Oakham Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB69 1SG

Last inspected: Jun 2013

Outstanding

Northfield Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDY2 9ER
?Not yet rated

Grace Mary Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayB69 1LD

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Outstanding

Tividale Hall Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayB69 1TR

Last inspected: Feb 2020

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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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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