Energy Performance Certificate
2, North View, Butterknowle
DL13 5PR
BISHOP AUCKLAND
Current
F
35
Potential
B
81
This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run
This Property
£2,129
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,502
potential per year
This property costs approximately £329 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £627 annually.
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£7,500
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?
This semi-detached house is located in BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL13 5PR. The property offers 99m² (1066 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2129, comprising £1758 for heating, £309 for hot water, and £62 for lighting. The property produces 19.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 9 Feb 2016
What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?
The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, coal
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
2, North View
Butterknowle
DL13 5PR
BISHOP AUCKLAND
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
99.0 m²
5.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
19.0 tonnes/year
196 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
519 kWh/m²/year
F-Rated Properties in BISHOP AUCKLAND
BISHOP AUCKLAND properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DL13) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, coal
£1758 /yr
Save £430/yr with improvements
🚿 Hot Water
£309 /yr
Save £197/yr with improvements
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy
£62 /yr
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Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Butterknowle Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
Cockfield Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2011
Woodland Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2013
Ramshaw Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
Evenwood Church of England Primary School
PrimaryHamsterley Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2019
Staindrop Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Oct 2021
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2010
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: 500 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 2026Anti-social behaviour
2 incidents (25%)
Burglary
2 incidents (25%)
Vehicle crime
2 incidents (25%)
Criminal damage
1 incidents (13%)
violent crime
1 incidents (13%)
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.
Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.
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