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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

Flat C, 68b High Street

B14 7JZ

BIRMINGHAM

Current

E

51

Potential

C

74

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

C

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

ยฃ1,082

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ527

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 C โ€” saving up to ยฃ555/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ955/year

With 2 selected upgrades

Journey to A
Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ15,500
Payback
~16 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,082/yr
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save ยฃ555/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยฃ7,500 BUS Grant Available
ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save ยฃ400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
ยฃ12,000
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced flat is located in BIRMINGHAM, B14 7JZ. The property offers 52mยฒ (560 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (51/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (74/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. 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 ยฃ1082, comprising ยฃ596 for heating, ยฃ448 for hot water, and ยฃ38 for lighting. The property produces 5.7 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
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(51 points)

Achievable Rating

C(74 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 Mar 2017

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

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

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

(another dwelling above)

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

(other premises below)

NO DATA!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Room heaters, electric

Average

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

100.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

Flat C

68b High Street

B14 7JZ

BIRMINGHAM

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

52.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

5.7 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

651 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

Room heaters, electric

ยฃ596 /yr

Save ยฃ244/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ448 /yr

Save ยฃ315/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ38 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kings Heath Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขB14 7AJ

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

Bishop Challoner Catholic College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขB14 7EG

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โœ“Good

St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขB14 7LP

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Queensbridge School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขB13 8QB

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB14 7QJ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โญOutstanding

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขB14 7QJ
?Not yet rated

Wheelers Lane Technology College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB13 0SF

Last inspected: Sept 2014

โญOutstanding

King David Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขB13 8EY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

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: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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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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