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Energy Performance Certificate

1, Keston Drive

NE23 3QA

CRAMLINGTON

Current

C

76

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CRAMLINGTON, NE23 3QA. The property offers 150m² (1615 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (76/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. 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 £979, comprising £780 for heating, £116 for hot water, and £83 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2016 for £320,000.

How Does 1, Keston Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 76/100, this CRAMLINGTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £979 are approximately £821 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 150m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.2 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 NE23 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property76
Average60
+27% better
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vs CRAMLINGTON

This property76
Average65
+17% better
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vs NE23

This property76
Average64
+19% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 76/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £348/year more than the CRAMLINGTON 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(76 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Jan 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

1, Keston Drive

NE23 3QA

CRAMLINGTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

150.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

76 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 tonnes/year

28 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

161 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Jan 2016

marketed sale

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About CRAMLINGTON

CRAMLINGTON is situated in Tyne and Wear, North East. Properties in CRAMLINGTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The NE23 postcode district contains over 13400 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£320,000

3 June 2016

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£780.0/yr

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Hot Water

£116.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£83.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, limited insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!
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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

Cramlington Northburn Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayNE23 3QS

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Eastlea Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayNE23 3ST

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Burnside Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayNE23 1XZ

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Cramlington Village Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNE23 2SN

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Cramlington Shanklea Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNE23 1RQ

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Beaconhill Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayNE23 8EH

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Hareside Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayNE23 6BL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayNE23 6DB

Last inspected: Oct 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

Low Crime43 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

16 incidents (37%)

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violent crime

12 incidents (28%)

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Shoplifting

5 incidents (12%)

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Criminal damage

3 incidents (7%)

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Other crime

3 incidents (7%)

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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