What is the EPC rating for Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW?

The current EPC rating for Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW?

Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (323 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW heated?

The latest EPC at Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW?

Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW 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 Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW located?

Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

Is Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW in a safe area?

Police records around Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW show an average of 184 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW?

The closest primary school to Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW is St Mary's Catholic Primary School (112m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harborne Academy (1.2km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW?

The closest rail stop to Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, B17 0DW is University Rail Station, 1.3km away. The nearest underground option is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), 2.7km away.

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Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, Birmingham, B17 0DW

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

30 m²

323 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About Heathcote House

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

Heathcote House is an end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B17 0DW). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 30 m² this is the 24th smallest of 39 units on EPC record in Heathcote House, where floor areas span 29–51 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

Heathcote House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from May 2015

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Heathcote House, Flat 20, Vivian Close, Birmingham, B17 0DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Heathcote House has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£120,000

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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.

On the street

Versus other Vivian Close homes

Four headline reads against 59 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, Heathcote House stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 75 (C)

Below

Floor Area

30 m²

Street avg 37 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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Nearest stop

1.3 km

University Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Mary's Catholic Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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