Energy Performance Certificate
5 Swallow House, 1 Swallow Street
B1 2AL
BIRMINGHAM
Current
D
57
Potential
D
57
At a Glance
About This Property
This terraced flat is located in BIRMINGHAM, B1 2AL. The property offers 44m² (474 sq ft) of compact living space. With an EPC rating of D (57/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £730, comprising £490 for heating, £201 for hot water, and £39 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does 5 Swallow House Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 57/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £730 are approximately £1070 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 44m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.5 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 B1 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs BIRMINGHAM
vs B1
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 57/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £12/year less than the BIRMINGHAM average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 11 Aug 2016
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Property Information
Full Address
5 Swallow House
1 Swallow Street
B1 2AL
BIRMINGHAM
Property Type
Flat
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
44.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
57 / 100
Potential: 57
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 tonnes/year
56 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
333 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
11 Aug 2016
new dwelling
About BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in BIRMINGHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). Heating costs are £252 below the BIRMINGHAM average, offering good value. The B1 postcode district contains over 10100 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Room heaters, electric
£490.0/yr
Hot Water
£201.0/yr
Lighting
NaN% low energy
£39.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.35 W/m-¦K
Roof
(other premises above)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Room heaters, electric
Main Fuel
Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 69 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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.