What energy rating does 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH have?

The current EPC rating for 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH?

9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B16 9EH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH heated?

The latest EPC at 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH?

9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH located?

9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B16 postcode district.

Is 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH in a safe area?

Police records around 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (524% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH?

The closest primary school to 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH is The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School (212m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Paul's School for Girls (694m), with 15 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH?

The closest underground stop to 9a, Reservoir Retreat, B16 9EH is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), 644m away. The nearest rail option is Five Ways Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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9a, Reservoir Retreat, Birmingham, B16 9EH

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

9a is an end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B16 9EH). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 64 m² it sits well below the postcode median (119 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from Apr 2018

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9a, Reservoir Retreat, Birmingham, B16 9EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

43applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

9a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B16 9EH: £337,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in B16 9EH

On the street

Versus other Reservoir Retreat homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9a outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Flat

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Birmingham district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School. 51 schools nearby.

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