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Energy Performance Certificate

7, Akron Drive

WV10 6EG

WOLVERHAMPTON

Current

C

70

Potential

C

71

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached flat is located in WOLVERHAMPTON, WV10 6EG. The property offers 66m² (710 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £570, comprising £284 for heating, £220 for hot water, and £66 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2021 for £105,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 7, Akron Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this WOLVERHAMPTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £570 are approximately £1230 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.3 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 WV10 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs WOLVERHAMPTON

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs WV10

This property70
Average61
+15% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £182/year less than the WOLVERHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(70 points)

Potential Rating

C(71 points)

Based on assessment dated 1 Aug 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

7, Akron Drive

WV10 6EG

WOLVERHAMPTON

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

66.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 71

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CO₂ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

34 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

194 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

1 Aug 2012

new dwelling

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About WOLVERHAMPTON

WOLVERHAMPTON is situated in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Properties in WOLVERHAMPTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). Heating costs are £468 below the WOLVERHAMPTON average, offering good value. The WV10 postcode district contains over 18100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£105,000

10 December 2021

Type: Flat

+£5,000(+5.0%)

vs previous sale

£100,000

13 April 2018

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 5.0% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£284.0/yr

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Hot Water

£220.0/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£66.0/yr

Save £27/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.29 W/m?K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m?K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets

Average

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bushbury Lane Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWV10 9TR

Last inspected: Feb 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Whitgreave Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWV10 9JP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Outstanding

Rakegate Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWV10 6US

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Elston Hall Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWV10 6NN
?Not yet rated

Northwood Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWV10 8DS

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Ormiston NEW Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayWV10 6SE

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayWV10 8BL

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWV9 5NR

Last inspected: Sept 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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

Higher Crime241 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

117 incidents (49%)

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Shoplifting

34 incidents (14%)

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Criminal damage

16 incidents (7%)

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Theft

11 incidents (5%)

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Public order

11 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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