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61 Ross Heights

B65 8DW

ROWLEY REGIS

Current

D

64

Potential

C

72

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in ROWLEY REGIS, B65 8DW. The property offers 80m² (861 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. 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 C rating (72/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1397, comprising £1053 for heating, £291 for hot water, and £53 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2015 for £155,000.

How Does 61 Ross Heights Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 64/100, this ROWLEY REGIS property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1397 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 2.7 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 B65 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 ROWLEY REGIS

This property64
Average61
+5% better
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vs B65

This property64
Average59
+8% 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: £702/year more than the ROWLEY REGIS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(64 points)

Potential Rating

C(72 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Jul 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

61 Ross Heights

B65 8DW

ROWLEY REGIS

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

80.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

64 / 100

Potential: 72

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

34 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

200 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Jul 2025

marketed sale

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About ROWLEY REGIS

ROWLEY REGIS is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in ROWLEY REGIS have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are £358 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The B65 postcode district contains over 7500 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the ROWLEY REGIS area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£155,000

19 June 2015

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1053.0/yr

Save £105/yr

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Hot Water

£291.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£53.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, 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

Good lighting efficiency

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Michael's Church of England High School

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayB65 9AN

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Blackheath Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB65 9NF

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Brickhouse Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB65 8HS

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Springfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB65 8JY

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Highfields Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB65 0DA

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Ormiston Forge Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayB64 6QU

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Temple Meadow Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB64 6RH

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St James CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayB69 1BG

Last inspected: Mar 2022

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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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.

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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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