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61, Wheatcroft Close

B97 6UL

REDDITCH

Current

D

63

Potential

D

68

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in REDDITCH, B97 6UL. The property offers 109.4mยฒ (1178 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. With an EPC rating of D (63/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ854, comprising ยฃ399 for heating, ยฃ349 for hot water, and ยฃ106 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2023 for ยฃ250,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 61, Wheatcroft Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 63/100, this REDDITCH property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ854 are approximately ยฃ946 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 109.4mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.6 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 B97 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property63
Average60
+5% better
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vs REDDITCH

This property63
Average63
At average
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vs B97

This property63
Average62
+2% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 63/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ184/year more than the REDDITCH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(63 points)

Potential Rating

D(68 points)

Based on assessment dated 7 Sept 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

61, Wheatcroft Close

B97 6UL

REDDITCH

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

109.4 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

63 / 100

Potential: 68

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

32 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

204 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

7 Sept 2009

marketed sale

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About REDDITCH

REDDITCH is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in REDDITCH have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are ยฃ271 below the REDDITCH average, offering good value. The B97 postcode district contains over 11700 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ250,000

14 June 2023

Type: Terraced

โ†—+ยฃ30,050(+13.7%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ219,950

16 October 2016

Type: Terraced

โ†—+ยฃ2,950(+1.4%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ217,000

30 June 2016

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 15.2% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ399.0/yr

Save ยฃ50/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ349.0/yr

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Lighting

18.0% low energy

ยฃ106.0/yr

Save ยฃ48/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Roof room(s), insulated

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Batchley First and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB97 6PD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Holyoakes Field First School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขB97 6HF
?Not yet rated

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขB97 5RR

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Webheath Academy Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขB97 5RJ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“Good

Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขB98 8HB

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

St Luke's CofE First School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขB97 4NU

Last inspected: Jan 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

St Stephen's CofE First School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขB98 8HW
?Not yet rated

The Vaynor First School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.7 miles awayโ€ขB97 5BL

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“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

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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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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