Energy Performance Certificate
The Old Forge , 30 Austrey Road
B79 0HW
Warton
Current
C
80
Potential
B
86
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in Warton, B79 0HW. The property offers 189m² (2034 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. 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 (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The cavity walls have excellent insulation, contributing significantly to the property's thermal efficiency and helping maintain stable indoor temperatures year-round. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1885, comprising £1408 for heating, £253 for hot water, and £224 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does The Old Forge Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 80/100, this Warton property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1885 are close to the UK average. At 189m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the B79 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs Warton
vs B79
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: £1574/year more than the Warton average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 27 Feb 2023
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Property Information
Full Address
The Old Forge
30 Austrey Road
B79 0HW
Warton
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 2012 onwards
Floor Area
189.0 m²
7.0 total rooms
7.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
80 / 100
Potential: 86
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 tonnes/year
20 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
112 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
27 Feb 2023
marketed sale
About Warton
Warton is situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Properties in Warton have an average EPC rating of B (score 81/100). Heating costs are £1097 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The B79 postcode district contains over 8700 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1408.0/yr
Hot Water
£253.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£224.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, insulated (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Apr 2019
The Nethersole CofE Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2021
Austrey CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
The Polesworth School
SecondaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
Birchwood Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2014
Newton Regis CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2019
Dordon Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Landau Forte Academy Greenacres
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2019
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: 229 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.