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5, Park Lane, Minworth

B76 9BL

SUTTON COLDFIELD

Current

D

64

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in SUTTON COLDFIELD, B76 9BL. The property offers 72m² (775 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (64/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (88/100). 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 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 £699, comprising £605 for heating, £43 for hot water, and £51 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2017 for £195,000.

How Does 5, Park Lane Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 64/100, this SUTTON COLDFIELD property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £699 are approximately £1101 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 3.2 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 B76 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property64
Average60
+7% better
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vs SUTTON COLDFIELD

This property64
Average59
+8% better
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vs B76

This property64
Average58
+10% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 64/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £213/year less than the SUTTON COLDFIELD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(64 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Sept 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

5, Park Lane

Minworth

B76 9BL

SUTTON COLDFIELD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

72.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

64 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

45 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

234 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Sept 2012

marketed sale

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About SUTTON COLDFIELD

SUTTON COLDFIELD is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in SUTTON COLDFIELD have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). Heating costs are £307 below the SUTTON COLDFIELD average, offering good value. The B76 postcode district contains over 6400 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£195,000

19 May 2017

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£605/yr

Save £252/yr

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Hot Water

£43/yr

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Lighting

75.0% low energy

£51/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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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

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Minworth Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayB76 9BU

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Greenwood Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayB35 7NL

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Pegasus Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB35 6PR

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB35 6LB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Park Hall Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayB36 9HF

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Topcliffe Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayB35 6BS

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Chivenor Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayB35 7JA

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Walmley Junior School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayB76 1JB

Last inspected: Jan 2014

Outstanding

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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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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