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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 3, 29 Warstone Lane

B18 6JQ

BIRMINGHAM

Current

F

38

Potential

F

38

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,848

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,848

potential per year

This property costs approximately £48 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £0 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating — saving up to £0 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
£1,848/yr
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
2
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

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£7,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached flat is located in BIRMINGHAM, B18 6JQ. The property offers 91m² (980 sq ft) of good-sized living space. Currently rated F (38/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1848, comprising £1553 for heating, £228 for hot water, and £67 for lighting. The property produces 5.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(38 points)

Achievable Rating

F(38 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Dec 2019

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

Average thermal transmittance 0.34 W/m-¦K

Good

🏗️ Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.22 W/m-¦K

Good

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Very Good

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 3

29 Warstone Lane

B18 6JQ

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

91.0

NaN total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.5 tonnes/year

60 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

354 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (B18) 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

£1553 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£228 /yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£67 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Jewellery Quarter Academy

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayB1 3AA

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Brookfields Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB18 6PU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayB19 3QY

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Nelson Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB1 2PJ

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayB19 3XD

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Nishkam High School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayB19 2LF

Last inspected: May 2014

Outstanding

St Francis Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayB19 1PH

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Chilwell Croft Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayB19 2QH

Last inspected: Jan 2019

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: 336 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:336 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:134 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 Crime1506 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

604 incidents (40%)

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Shoplifting

220 incidents (15%)

👜

Theft

130 incidents (9%)

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Public order

108 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

90 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.

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

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