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Energy Performance Certificate

68, Arbor Way

B37 7LD

BIRMINGHAM

Current

D

65

Potential

C

71

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced maisonette is located in BIRMINGHAM, B37 7LD. The property offers 60m² (646 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (65/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £682, comprising £391 for heating, £243 for hot water, and £48 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2019 for £78,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 68, Arbor Way Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 65/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £682 are approximately £1118 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 60m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.9 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 B37 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property65
Average60
+8% better
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vs BIRMINGHAM

This property65
Average60
+8% better
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vs B37

This property65
Average63
+3% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 65/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £60/year less than the BIRMINGHAM 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(65 points)

Potential Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Oct 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

68, Arbor Way

B37 7LD

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

Maisonette

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

60.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

65 / 100

Potential: 71

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CO₂ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

49 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

283 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 Oct 2016

marketed sale

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About BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in BIRMINGHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). Heating costs are £351 below the BIRMINGHAM average, offering good value. The B37 postcode district contains over 12600 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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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£78,000

18 October 2019

Type: Flat

+£8,000(+11.4%)

vs previous sale

£70,000

7 April 2017

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 11.4% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Warm air, mains gas

£391.0/yr

Save £62/yr

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Hot Water

£243.0/yr

Save £64/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£48.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Warm air, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Coleshill Heath School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayB37 7PY

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB37 7TR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Windy Arbor Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB37 6RN
?Not yet rated

WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayB37 5FD

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayB37 5DP
?Not yet rated

Fordbridge Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB37 5BU
?Not yet rated

Marston Green Junior School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB37 7BA

Last inspected: Mar 2012

Outstanding

Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayB37 6NU

Last inspected: Jan 2023

?Special Measures

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.

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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