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Energy Performance Certificate

5A Hillside Close

WS12 4DG

Hednesford

Current

A

100

Potential

A

100

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in Hednesford, WS12 4DG. The property offers 151m² (1625 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of A (100/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £932, comprising £473 for heating, £389 for hot water, and £70 for lighting. The property produces 0.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2023 for £42,000.

How Does 5A Hillside Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 100/100, this Hednesford property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £932 are approximately £868 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 151m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 0.1 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 WS12 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property100
Average60
+67% better
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vs Hednesford

This property100
Average80
+25% better
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vs WS12

This property100
Average62
+61% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 100/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £374/year more than the Hednesford average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

A(100 points)

Potential Rating

A(100 points)

Based on assessment dated 10 Jan 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

5A Hillside Close

WS12 4DG

Hednesford

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

151.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

100 / 100

Potential: 100

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CO₂ Emissions

0.1 tonnes/year

0 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

2 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

10 Jan 2024

new dwelling

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About Hednesford

Hednesford is situated in Walsall, West Midlands. Properties in Hednesford have an average EPC rating of C (score 80/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The WS12 postcode district contains over 11600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£42,000

11 May 2023

Type: O

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators and underfloor, electric

£473.0/yr

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Hot Water

£389.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£70.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.1 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators and underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Pye Green Academy

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayWS12 4RT

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

West Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWS12 4BH

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Staffordshire University Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayWS12 4JH

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Poppyfield Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWS12 4RY
?Not yet rated

Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWS11 6EU

Last inspected: Mar 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Redhill Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayWS11 5JR
?Not yet rated

Moorhill Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWS11 5RN
?Not yet rated

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWS12 1DE

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

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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Area Safety

Above Average115 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

64 incidents (56%)

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Anti-social behaviour

15 incidents (13%)

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Shoplifting

8 incidents (7%)

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Theft

7 incidents (6%)

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Public order

6 incidents (5%)

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. 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.

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