Postcode sector
EPC ratings in B3 3
414 properties in B3 3 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of B—above the B3 average. Only 4% of homes are rated D-G, reflecting above-average energy efficiency. This sector is part of B3 in Birmingham. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across B3 3.
B3 3 has above-average energy efficiency ratings compared to the national average. Many properties here have already implemented key improvements.
Recent EPCs
Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.
| Address | Type | Rating | Date | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Octagon Flat•1 months ago | Flat | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Octagon Flat•1 months ago | Flat | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Octagon Flat•1 months ago | Flat | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Octagon Flat•1 months ago | Flat | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Octagon Flat•1 months ago | Flat | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Octagon Flat•1 months ago | Flat | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Octagon Flat•1 months ago | Flat | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Octagon Flat•1 months ago | Flat | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Octagon Flat•1 months ago | Flat | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Octagon Flat•1 months ago | Flat | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Common improvements in B3
These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.
- 1
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
1201 occurrences · Code H
- 2
High heat retention storage heaters
1030 occurrences · Code Q
- 3
Fan-assisted storage heaters
429 occurrences · Code U
- 4
Heat recovery system for mixer showers
363 occurrences · Code 49
Frequently asked questions about B3 3
The average EPC rating in B3 3 is band B. This is based on 414 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Birmingham.
4% of properties in B3 3 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 96% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
The most frequently recommended improvements in B3 are low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (1,201 properties), high heat retention storage heaters (1,030 properties), and fan-assisted storage heaters (429 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.
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