Energy Performance Certificate
Room 4, 809 Alcester Road
B14 5HN
BIRMINGHAM
Current
B
86
Potential
B
87
At a Glance
About This Property
This terraced flat is located in BIRMINGHAM, B14 5HN. The property offers 19.79mยฒ (213 sq ft) of compact living space with 1 habitable room. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of B (86/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 ยฃ219, comprising ยฃ131 for heating, ยฃ72 for hot water, and ยฃ16 for lighting. The property produces 0.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.
How Does Room 4 Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 86/100, this BIRMINGHAM property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ219 are approximately ยฃ1581 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 19.79mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 0.8 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.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs BIRMINGHAM
vs B14
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 86/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: ยฃ523/year less than the BIRMINGHAM average
Energy Efficiency Rating
๐ Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 3 Apr 2009
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Property Information
Full Address
Room 4
809 Alcester Road
B14 5HN
BIRMINGHAM
Property Type
Flat
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1991-1995
Floor Area
19.79 mยฒ
1.0 total rooms
1.0 heated
Tenure
rental (social)
Efficiency Score
86 / 100
Potential: 87
COโ Emissions
0.8 tonnes/year
41 kg/mยฒ
Energy Consumption
243 kWh/mยฒ/year
Last Inspected
3 Apr 2009
rental (social)
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 ยฃ611 below the BIRMINGHAM average, offering good value. The B14 postcode district contains over 13800 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Community scheme
ยฃ131/yr
Hot Water
ยฃ72/yr
Lighting
33.0% low energy
ยฃ16/yr
Save ยฃ7/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
(other premises below)
Heating System
Community scheme
Main Fuel
mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights โNearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
Grendon Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2019
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Hollywood Primary School
PrimaryThe Oaks Primary School
PrimaryHighters Heath Community School
PrimaryWoodthorpe Junior and Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2012
Bells Farm Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2011
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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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.