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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

47, Albert Road

B79 7JS

TAMWORTH

Current

F

32

Potential

C

72

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,168

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,110

potential per year

This property costs approximately £368 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,058 annually.

💰 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 F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,058 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£34,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£2,168/yr
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Loft Insulation

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

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1058/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in TAMWORTH, B79 7JS. The property offers 124m² (1335 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (32/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (72/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 £2168, comprising £1834 for heating, £218 for hot water, and £116 for lighting. The property produces 10.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(32 points)

Achievable Rating

C(72 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Jun 2014

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Some double glazing

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

47, Albert Road

B79 7JS

TAMWORTH

🏠

Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

124.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

84 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

432 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in TAMWORTH

TAMWORTH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (B79) 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1834 /yr

Save £922/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£218 /yr

Save £85/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy

£116 /yr

Save £51/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Moorgate Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB79 7EL

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Landau Forte Academy, QEMS

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayB79 8AH

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

William MacGregor Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayB77 2AF

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Ankermoor Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB77 3NW

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Flax Hill Junior Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB79 8QZ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Ashcroft Infants' School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB79 8RU

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Anker Valley Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB79 0FD
?Not yet rated

The Woodlands Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB77 3JX
?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
⬇️

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 Crime259 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

80 incidents (31%)

🔊

Anti-social behaviour

42 incidents (16%)

🛒

Shoplifting

42 incidents (16%)

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Public order

28 incidents (11%)

👜

Theft

15 incidents (6%)

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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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