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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

10, Prestbury Avenue

ST5 4QY

NEWCASTLE

Current

E

52

Potential

B

84

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

B

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£823

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£511

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B — saving up to £312/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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About This E-Rated Property

This detached bungalow is located in NEWCASTLE, ST5 4QY. The property offers 56m² (603 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property has an EPC rating of E (52/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £823, comprising £624 for heating, £143 for hot water, and £56 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(52 points)

Achievable Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 30 Jan 2013

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

10, Prestbury Avenue

ST5 4QY

NEWCASTLE

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

56.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

346 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in NEWCASTLE

NEWCASTLE has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£624 /yr

Save £210/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£143 /yr

Save £80/yr

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy

£56 /yr

Save £22/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayST5 4AG

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Clayton Hall Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayST5 3DN

Last inspected: Sept 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Seabridge Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayST5 3PJ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayST4 6SP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Langdale Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayST5 3QE
?Not yet rated

Priory CofE Academy

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayST4 8EF
?Not yet rated

St Joseph's College

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayST4 5NT

Last inspected: Feb 2014

Outstanding

Oakhill Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayST4 5NS
?Not yet rated

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
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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
📊

violent crime

15 incidents (35%)

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Anti-social behaviour

12 incidents (28%)

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Criminal damage

5 incidents (12%)

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Public order

5 incidents (12%)

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Theft

2 incidents (5%)

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

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.