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Chestnut Court, 865 Yardley Wood Road

B14 4BL

BIRMINGHAM

Current

C

70

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in BIRMINGHAM, B14 4BL. The property offers 62mยฒ (667 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 ยฃ1362, comprising ยฃ719 for heating, ยฃ501 for hot water, and ยฃ142 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Chestnut Court Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At ยฃ1362 per year, energy costs are below the national average of ยฃ1800. At 3.2 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 B14 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 BIRMINGHAM

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs B14

This property70
Average55
+27% 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: ยฃ620/year more than the BIRMINGHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š 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(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 15 Mar 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Chestnut Court

865 Yardley Wood Road

B14 4BL

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

62.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 78

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

52 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

305 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

15 Mar 2024

rental

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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). The B14 postcode district contains over 13800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ719.0/yr

Save ยฃ163/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ501.0/yr

Save ยฃ211/yr

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Lighting

75.0% low energy

ยฃ142.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

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Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kings Heath Boys

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขB13 0QP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Highters Heath Community School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB14 4LY
?Not yet rated

Billesley Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB13 0ES

Last inspected: May 2019

โญOutstanding

Grendon Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB14 4RB

Last inspected: Jul 2019

โœ“Good

St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB14 5AL

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โœ“Good

Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB14 4HN
?Not yet rated

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB13 0EU

Last inspected: Sept 2014

โญOutstanding

Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB14 4ER

Last inspected: May 2018

โœ“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

โšกSuperfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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 Crime257 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

109 incidents (42%)

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Vehicle crime

34 incidents (13%)

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Shoplifting

23 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

20 incidents (8%)

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Public order

19 incidents (7%)

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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