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13 Empire Court, Esplanade

NE26 2AF

WHITLEY BAY

Current

B

84

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced maisonette is located in WHITLEY BAY, NE26 2AF. The property offers 83mยฒ (893 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ364, comprising ยฃ209 for heating, ยฃ98 for hot water, and ยฃ57 for lighting. The property produces 1.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 13 Empire Court Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this WHITLEY BAY property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ364 are approximately ยฃ1436 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.3 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the NE26 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property84
Average60
+40% better
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vs WHITLEY BAY

This property84
Average61
+38% better
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vs NE26

This property84
Average56
+50% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 84/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ494/year less than the WHITLEY BAY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(84 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

Based on assessment dated 14 Nov 2017

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Property Information

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Full Address

13 Empire Court

Esplanade

NE26 2AF

WHITLEY BAY

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Property Type

Maisonette

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

83.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

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Efficiency Score

84 / 100

Potential: 84

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.3 tonnes/year

16 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

90 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

14 Nov 2017

new dwelling

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About WHITLEY BAY

WHITLEY BAY is situated in Tyne and Wear, North East. Properties in WHITLEY BAY have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ649 below the WHITLEY BAY average, offering good value. The NE26 postcode district contains over 6000 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

ยฃ209/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ98/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ57/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good
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Main Fuel

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

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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

Rockcliffe First School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขNE26 2NR

Last inspected: Dec 2011

โญOutstanding

Marine Park First School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขNE26 1LT

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Cullercoats Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขNE30 4PB

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

Coquet Park First School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขNE26 1TQ

Last inspected: Feb 2014

โญOutstanding

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขNE30 3EY
?Not yet rated

Appletree Gardens First School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขNE25 8XS

Last inspected: Dec 2018

โœ“Good

Whitley Bay High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขNE25 9AS

Last inspected: May 2013

โญOutstanding

Marden High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขNE30 3RZ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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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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.

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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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