Energy Performance Certificate
1a School Street
DL14 0AS
Witton le Wear
Current
B
90
Potential
B
90
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in Witton le Wear, DL14 0AS. The property offers 446m² (4801 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (90/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. Estimated annual energy costs are £2559, comprising £1964 for heating, £246 for hot water, and £349 for lighting. The property produces 5.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.
How Does 1a School Street Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 90/100, this Witton le Wear property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Energy costs of £2559 annually are £759 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 446m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the DL14 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs Witton le Wear
vs DL14
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 90/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £1709/year more than the Witton le Wear average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 31 Mar 2023
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Property Information
Full Address
1a School Street
DL14 0AS
Witton le Wear
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
2020
Floor Area
446.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling
Efficiency Score
90 / 100
Potential: 90
CO₂ Emissions
5.9 tonnes/year
13 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
42 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
31 Mar 2023
new dwelling
About Witton le Wear
Witton le Wear is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in Witton le Wear have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £1114 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The DL14 postcode district contains over 14900 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, oil
£1964.0/yr
Hot Water
£246.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£349.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, oil
Main Fuel
Oil: heating oil
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Witton-le-Wear Primary School
PrimaryHowden-le-Wear Primary School
PrimarySt Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
Hamsterley Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2019
Toft Hill Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2014
Escomb Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
Crook Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
Hunwick Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2018
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 482 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026Burglary
1 incidents (50%)
Theft
1 incidents (50%)
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.
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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.