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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

9, Hargreave Close

B76 1GR

SUTTON COLDFIELD

Current

F

35

Potential

B

87

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,079

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£459

potential per year

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £620 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached bungalow is located in SUTTON COLDFIELD, B76 1GR. The property offers 44m² (474 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1079, comprising £829 for heating, £215 for hot water, and £35 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2016 for £147,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(35 points)

Achievable Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Mar 2015

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

88.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

9, Hargreave Close

B76 1GR

SUTTON COLDFIELD

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Property Type

Bungalow

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

44.0

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

85 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

503 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in SUTTON COLDFIELD

SUTTON COLDFIELD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (B76) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

£829 /yr

Save £480/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£215 /yr

Save £144/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

88.0% low energy

£35 /yr

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to B could add significant value.

£147,000

T

Feb 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Deanery Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayB76 2RD

Last inspected: Jun 2013

Outstanding

Walmley Junior School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB76 1JB

Last inspected: Jan 2014

Outstanding

Walmley Infant School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB76 1JB

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayB76 1QT

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Penns Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayB72 1BS

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Maney Hill Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayB72 1JU

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayB76 2SP

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayB35 6LB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

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

Moderate74 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

26 incidents (35%)

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Vehicle crime

19 incidents (26%)

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Public order

7 incidents (9%)

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Anti-social behaviour

5 incidents (7%)

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Theft

5 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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