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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

Flat Above Supermarket, 19-23 Pound Road

B14 5SB

BIRMINGHAM

Current

E

45

Potential

D

61

๐Ÿ“… 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

D

With improvements

โš–๏ธ Landlord Compliance โ€” Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now โ€” rather than at the last minute โ€” allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,158

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ825

potential per year

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D โ€” saving up to ยฃ333/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ783/year

With 3 selected upgrades

Journey to A
Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ6,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,158/yr
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ยฃ7,830 over 10 years

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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

Save ยฃ250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
ยฃ2,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ333/yrPayback: ~11 years+10 EPC points
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ยฃ11,000
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced flat is located in BIRMINGHAM, B14 5SB. The property offers 81mยฒ (872 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (45/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (61/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing ยฃ1,000-ยฃ3,000 depending on access and method. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1158, comprising ยฃ983 for heating, ยฃ96 for hot water, and ยฃ79 for lighting. The property produces 5.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(45 points)

Achievable Rating

D(61 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Nov 2011

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Flat, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Good

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

30.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

Flat Above Supermarket

19-23 Pound Road

B14 5SB

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

๐Ÿ“…

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

81.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

๐ŸŒ

COโ‚‚ Emissions

5.9 tonnes/year

๐Ÿ“Š

Energy Consumption

378 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.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ983 /yr

Save ยฃ290/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ96 /yr

Save ยฃ11/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

30.0% low energy

ยฃ79 /yr

Save ยฃ32/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Oaks Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขB14 5RY
?Not yet rated

Bells Farm Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB14 5QP

Last inspected: Oct 2011

โญOutstanding

St Jude's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB14 5PD

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Broadmeadow Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB30 3QJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

?Special Measures

Broadmeadow Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขB30 3QJ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB14 5AL

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โœ“Good

Grendon Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB14 4RB

Last inspected: Jul 2019

โœ“Good

Hollywood Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขB14 4TG
?Not yet rated

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: 199 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:199 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:30 Mbps
Maximum:200 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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