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149 Watlands View

ST5 8AG

NEWCASTLE

Current

D

61

Potential

C

77

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in NEWCASTLE, ST5 8AG. The property offers 37mยฒ (398 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (61/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1569, comprising ยฃ1163 for heating, ยฃ340 for hot water, and ยฃ66 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2023 for ยฃ79,995.

How Does 149 Watlands View Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 61/100, this NEWCASTLE property is around the national average for UK homes. At ยฃ1569 per year, energy costs are below the national average of ยฃ1800. With 37mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 2.2 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 ST5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property61
Average60
+2% better
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vs NEWCASTLE

This property61
Average61
At average
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vs ST5

This property61
Average60
+2% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 61/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ815/year more than the NEWCASTLE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(61 points)

Potential Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 30 Oct 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

149 Watlands View

ST5 8AG

NEWCASTLE

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

37.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

61 / 100

Potential: 77

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

60 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

354 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

30 Oct 2023

marketed sale

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About NEWCASTLE

NEWCASTLE is situated in Staffordshire, West Midlands. Properties in NEWCASTLE have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are ยฃ409 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The ST5 postcode district contains over 26800 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ79,995

19 May 2023

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

ยฃ1163.0/yr

Save ยฃ730/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ340.0/yr

Save ยฃ158/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ66.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, with internal insulation

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor
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Main Fuel

electricity (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

Ellison Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขST5 0BL

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

The Orme Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขST5 9JU

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขST5 0HU

Last inspected: May 2018

โœ“Good

St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขST5 0EF

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“Good

Sun Academy Bradwell

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขST5 8JN

Last inspected: Jul 2018

โœ“Good

Bursley Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขST5 8JQ

Last inspected: May 2012

โญOutstanding

Hempstalls Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขST5 9LH
?Not yet rated

May Bank Infants' School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขST5 0PT

Last inspected: Jun 2009

โญOutstanding

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

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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.

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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