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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

54 GUILD CLOSE, BIRMINGHAM

B16 8DX

BIRMINGHAM

Current

E

54

Potential

C

77

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

โš–๏ธ Landlord Compliance โ€” Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now โ€” rather than at the last minute โ€” allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,404

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ695

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C โ€” saving up to ยฃ709/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~5 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,404/yr
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced flat is located in BIRMINGHAM, B16 8DX. The property offers 80mยฒ (861 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (54/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. 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 ยฃ1404, comprising ยฃ474 for heating, ยฃ845 for hot water, and ยฃ85 for lighting. The property produces 5.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(54 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Nov 2020

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

(another dwelling below)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

89.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

54 GUILD CLOSE

BIRMINGHAM

B16 8DX

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

80.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

5.1 tonnes/year

๐Ÿ“Š

Energy Consumption

381 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ474 /yr

Save ยฃ57/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ845 /yr

Save ยฃ652/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

89.0% low energy

ยฃ85 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขB16 8RN

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขB16 9ER

Last inspected: Dec 2022

?Special Measures

St George's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขB16 8HY

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Nelson Junior and Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB1 2PJ

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

Barford Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB16 0EF

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

Jewellery Quarter Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB1 3AA

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB18 7QW

Last inspected: Dec 2018

โœ“Good

St Paul's School for Girls

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB16 9SL

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โญ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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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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