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Energy Performance Certificate

1 Benkhill Drive

DL8 2EA

BEDALE

Current

C

71

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in BEDALE, DL8 2EA. The property offers 80m² (861 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £1019, comprising £755 for heating, £180 for hot water, and £84 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 1 Benkhill Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this BEDALE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1019 are approximately £781 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 3.2 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 DL8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs BEDALE

This property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs DL8

This property71
Average53
+34% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 71/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £26/year less than the BEDALE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(71 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Jan 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

1 Benkhill Drive

DL8 2EA

BEDALE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

80.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 85

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CO₂ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

40 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

228 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

29 Jan 2025

marketed sale

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About BEDALE

BEDALE is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in BEDALE have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £290 below the BEDALE average, offering good value. The DL8 postcode district contains over 7500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£755.0/yr

Save £62/yr

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Hot Water

£180.0/yr

Save £65/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£84.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bedale Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayDL8 2AT

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Bedale High School

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayDL8 2EQ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayDL7 9AU

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayDL7 9SG

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Crakehall Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayDL8 1HP

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Snape Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayDL8 2TF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayHG4 4AH

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayDL8 2HX

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

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.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime24 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

13 incidents (54%)

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Criminal damage

5 incidents (21%)

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Anti-social behaviour

3 incidents (13%)

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Theft

2 incidents (8%)

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Public order

1 incidents (4%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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.

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