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Energy Performance Certificate

13, Drove Road

NE15 9DS

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Current

C

77

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE15 9DS. The property offers 259m² (2788 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £1373, comprising £1149 for heating, £112 for hot water, and £112 for lighting. The property produces 6.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does 13, Drove Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1373 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 259m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 6.8 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the NE15 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

This property77
Average64
+20% better
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vs NE15

This property77
Average63
+22% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £669/year more than the NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 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(77 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Apr 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

13, Drove Road

NE15 9DS

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

259.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

6.8 tonnes/year

26 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

149 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

29 Apr 2014

new dwelling

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About NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE is situated in Tyne and Wear, North East. Properties in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £445 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The NE15 postcode district contains over 11500 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

£1149.0/yr

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Hot Water

£112.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£112.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.47 W/m-¦K

Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.28 W/m-¦K

Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Walbottle Academy

Secondary
📍1 miles awayNE15 9TP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayNE15 0BJ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayNE15 8JL

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Walbottle Village Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayNE15 8JL

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Ryton Junior School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayNE40 3AF

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Thorp Academy

Secondary
📍1.7 miles awayNE40 3AH

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Ryton Community Infant School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayNE40 3AF

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Crookhill Community Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayNE40 3ES

Last inspected: Oct 2022

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: 476 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:476 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:191 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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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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