At a Glance
This terraced house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B38 8QS. The property offers 83m² (893 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of B (91/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (94/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1276, comprising £986 for heating, £179 for hot water, and £111 for lighting. The property produces 1.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2024 for £255,000.
With an energy efficiency score of 91/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1276 are approximately £524 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.4 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the B38 postcode district.
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 91/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £534/year more than the BIRMINGHAM average
Current Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 25 May 2024
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Full Address
54 Redditch Road
Kings Norton
B38 8QS
BIRMINGHAM
Property Type
House
End-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Floor Area
83.0 m²
4.0 total rooms
4.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
91 / 100
Potential: 94
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 tonnes/year
17 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
89 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
25 May 2024
marketed sale
BIRMINGHAM is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in BIRMINGHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £244 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The B38 postcode district contains over 7600 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the BIRMINGHAM area.
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£255,000
8 November 2024
Type: Terraced
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£986/yr
Save £81/yr
Hot Water
£179/yr
Save £56/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£111/yr
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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Average download speed: 500 Mbps
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.
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
violent crime
102 incidents (40%)
Criminal damage
29 incidents (11%)
Public order
26 incidents (10%)
Shoplifting
20 incidents (8%)
Vehicle crime
18 incidents (7%)
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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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.