Energy Performance Certificate
79, Henlow Road
B14 5DY
BIRMINGHAM
Current
E
43
Potential
B
81
๐ Upcoming Regulation Change โ Plan Ahead
The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
B
With improvements
Running Costs: How This Property Compares
This Property
ยฃ3,090
estimated per year
UK Average
ยฃ1,800
per year
After Improvements
ยฃ1,439
potential per year
This property costs approximately ยฃ1,290 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to ยฃ1,651 annually.
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ยฃ7,500
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ยฃ3,936/yr
ยฃ39,360 over 10 years
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ยฃ39,360 over 10 years
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About This E-Rated Property
This semi-detached house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B14 5DY. The property offers 185mยฒ (1991 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property has an EPC rating of E (43/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ3090, comprising ยฃ2470 for heating, ยฃ400 for hot water, and ยฃ220 for lighting. The property produces 8.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
๐ Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 12 Feb 2020
Building Elements โ Improvement Opportunities
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
๐งฑ Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
๐๏ธ Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
๐ช Windows
Fully double glazed
๐ฆ Floor
Solid, limited insulation (assumed)
๐ฅ Heating
Room heaters, electric
๐ฟ Hot Water
NaN
๐ก Lighting
0.0% low energy โ No low energy lighting
Property Information
Full Address
79, Henlow Road
B14 5DY
BIRMINGHAM
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Floor Area
185.0 mยฒ
6.0 total rooms
COโ Emissions
8.8 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
281 kWh/mยฒ/year
E-Rated Properties in BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Running Costs โ Current vs Potential
๐ฅ Heating
Room heaters, electric
ยฃ2470 /yr
Save ยฃ1285/yr
๐ฟ Hot Water
ยฃ400 /yr
Save ยฃ268/yr
๐ก Lighting
0.0% low energy
ยฃ220 /yr
Save ยฃ98/yr
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Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Grendon Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2019
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
Hollywood Primary School
PrimarySt Alban's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Highters Heath Community School
PrimaryThe Oaks Primary School
PrimaryWoodthorpe Junior and Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2012
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
SecondaryAbout 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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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.
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