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16 Windsor Terrace

DL15 9DG

CROOK

Current

C

70

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in CROOK, DL15 9DG. The property offers 78mยฒ (840 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 ยฃ711, comprising ยฃ557 for heating, ยฃ88 for hot water, and ยฃ66 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 16 Windsor Terrace Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this CROOK property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ711 are approximately ยฃ1089 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 3.3 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 DL15 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs CROOK

This property70
Average61
+15% better
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vs DL15

This property70
Average60
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ194/year less than the CROOK average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(70 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Apr 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

16 Windsor Terrace

DL15 9DG

CROOK

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

78.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 87

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

43 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

244 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

5 Apr 2022

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About CROOK

CROOK is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in CROOK have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are ยฃ348 below the CROOK average, offering good value. The DL15 postcode district contains over 8300 registered properties.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ557.0/yr

Save ยฃ112/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ88.0/yr

Save ยฃ25/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ66.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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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

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขDL15 9DN
?Not yet rated

Crook Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขDL15 8QG

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Hartside Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขDL15 9NN

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“Good

Sunnybrow Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขDL15 0LT

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Howden-le-Wear Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขDL15 8HJ
?Not yet rated

Stanley (Crook) Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.6 miles awayโ€ขDL15 9AN

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.7 miles awayโ€ขDL15 0PB
?Not yet rated

Willington Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.8 miles awayโ€ขDL15 0EQ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

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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Area Safety

Above Average116 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

33 incidents (28%)

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violent crime

28 incidents (24%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (16%)

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Burglary

8 incidents (7%)

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Shoplifting

7 incidents (6%)

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

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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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