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Flat 46 Home Peal House, 231, Alcester Road South

B14 6DT

BIRMINGHAM

Current

C

80

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in BIRMINGHAM, B14 6DT. The property offers 40mยฒ (431 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (80/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). 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 walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal 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 ยฃ385, comprising ยฃ183 for heating, ยฃ144 for hot water, and ยฃ58 for lighting. The property produces 1.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 46 Home Peal House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 80/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ385 are approximately ยฃ1415 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 40mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 1.8 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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 property80
Average60
+33% better
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vs BIRMINGHAM

This property80
Average60
+33% better
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vs B14

This property80
Average55
+45% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 80/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ357/year less than the BIRMINGHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(80 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Jan 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 46 Home Peal House

231, Alcester Road South

B14 6DT

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

Flat

Enclosed End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

40.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

80 / 100

Potential: 82

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.8 tonnes/year

46 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

270 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

29 Jan 2020

marketed sale

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ559 below the BIRMINGHAM average, offering good value. 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

ยฃ183/yr

Save ยฃ22/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ144/yr

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Lighting

50.0% low energy

ยฃ58/yr

Save ยฃ19/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very 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

Average
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Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good

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๐Ÿ“Š Compare with UK-Wide Property Data

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Wheelers Lane Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขB13 0SF

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB14 6ET

Last inspected: Feb 2012

โญOutstanding

Wheelers Lane Technology College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB13 0SF

Last inspected: Sept 2014

โญOutstanding

Colmore Infant and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB14 6AJ

Last inspected: Oct 2011

โญOutstanding

Colmore Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB14 6AJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Kings Heath Boys

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB13 0QP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB14 7LP

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Bishop Challoner Catholic College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB14 7EG

Last inspected: Oct 2021

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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 496 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:496 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:198 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 Crime327 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

114 incidents (35%)

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Shoplifting

42 incidents (13%)

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Vehicle crime

35 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

31 incidents (9%)

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Public order

27 incidents (8%)

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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