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Energy Performance Certificate

17, West View, Hunwick

DL15 0LF

CROOK

Current

D

61

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in CROOK, DL15 0LF. The property offers 79m² (850 sq ft) of modest-sized 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 B rating (87/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £917, comprising £631 for heating, £230 for hot water, and £56 for lighting. The property produces 4.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2018 for £48,500.

How Does 17, West View Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 61/100, this CROOK property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £917 are approximately £883 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 4.0 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 property61
Average60
+2% better
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vs CROOK

This property61
Average61
At average
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vs DL15

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: £12/year more than the CROOK 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(61 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Jun 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

17, West View

Hunwick

DL15 0LF

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

79.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

61 / 100

Potential: 87

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CO₂ Emissions

4.0 tonnes/year

51 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

264 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

10 Jun 2014

none of the above

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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 £274 below the CROOK average, offering good value. The DL15 postcode district contains over 8300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£48,500

12 October 2018

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£631.0/yr

Save £232/yr

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Hot Water

£230.0/yr

Save £150/yr

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Lighting

83.0% low energy

£56.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double 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 83% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hunwick Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayDL15 0JX

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Sunnybrow Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDL15 0LT

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Parkside Academy

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayDL15 0QF

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayDL15 0QH

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Willington Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayDL15 0EQ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayDL15 0PB
?Not yet rated

Howden-le-Wear Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayDL15 8HJ
?Not yet rated

Byers Green Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayDL16 7PN

Last inspected: Nov 2019

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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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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