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Energy Performance Certificate

7, Flyford Close

B98 7LU

REDDITCH

Current

C

69

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in REDDITCH, B98 7LU. The property offers 87m² (936 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £789, comprising £614 for heating, £98 for hot water, and £77 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 7, Flyford Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this REDDITCH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £789 are approximately £1011 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 3.3 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 B98 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs REDDITCH

This property69
Average63
+10% better
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vs B98

This property69
Average61
+13% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £119/year more than the REDDITCH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Jun 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

7, Flyford Close

B98 7LU

REDDITCH

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

87.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (social)

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

215 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

27 Jun 2016

ECO assessment

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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). The B98 postcode district contains over 14400 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£614.0/yr

Save £26/yr

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Hot Water

£98.0/yr

Save £34/yr

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Lighting

64.0% low energy

£77.0/yr

Save £20/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, 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

Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Luke's CofE First School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayB97 4NU

Last inspected: Jan 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB98 8LU
?Not yet rated

St Thomas More Catholic First School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB98 7RY
?Not yet rated

Woodrow First School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB98 7UZ

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Secondary
📍1 miles awayB98 8HB

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

The Vaynor First School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayB97 5BL

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Crabbs Cross Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayB97 5JH

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Holyoakes Field First School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayB97 6HF
?Not yet rated

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 Crime200 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

105 incidents (53%)

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Criminal damage

24 incidents (12%)

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Shoplifting

20 incidents (10%)

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Theft

12 incidents (6%)

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Public order

12 incidents (6%)

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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