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Energy Performance Certificate

16 Girton Walk

DL1 2YF

DARLINGTON

Current

D

68

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in DARLINGTON, DL1 2YF. The property offers 89m² (958 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average 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 walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Triple-glazed windows provide excellent insulation, reducing heat loss by up to 40% compared to single glazing and offering superior noise reduction of up to 35dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1879, comprising £1365 for heating, £372 for hot water, and £142 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 16 Girton Walk Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this DARLINGTON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1879 are close to the UK average. The 89m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.8 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 DL1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs DARLINGTON

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs DL1

This property68
Average60
+13% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £1056/year more than the DARLINGTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 May 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

16 Girton Walk

DL1 2YF

DARLINGTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

89.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

42 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

239 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

4 May 2023

rental

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About DARLINGTON

DARLINGTON is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in DARLINGTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). Heating costs are £542 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The DL1 postcode district contains over 18000 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

£1365.0/yr

Save £93/yr

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Hot Water

£372.0/yr

Save £175/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£142.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully triple glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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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

Northwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayDL1 2HF

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayDL1 3ES

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Harrowgate Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayDL3 0HZ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Gurney Pease Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayDL1 2NG

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Longfield Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayDL3 0HT

Last inspected: Apr 2022

?Serious Weaknesses

Springfield Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayDL1 2AN

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Haughton Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayDL1 2AN

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Corporation Road Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDL3 6AR

Last inspected: Sept 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

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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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