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Energy Performance Certificate

2, Simonstone

DL8 3LY

HAWES

Current

D

58

Potential

A

124

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in HAWES, DL8 3LY. The property offers 49m² (527 sq ft) of compact living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (58/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (124/100). 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 £1002, comprising £765 for heating, £196 for hot water, and £41 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 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 2 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 58/100, this HAWES property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1002 are approximately £798 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 49m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 3.6 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 DL8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs HAWES

This property58
Average42
+38% better
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vs DL8

This property58
Average53
+9% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 58/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £488/year less than the HAWES average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(58 points)

Potential Rating

A(124 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 26 Apr 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

2

Simonstone

DL8 3LY

HAWES

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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

49.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

58 / 100

Potential: 124

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

73 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

429 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

26 Apr 2021

ECO assessment

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About HAWES

HAWES is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in HAWES have an average EPC rating of E (score 42/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £725 below the HAWES average, offering good value. The DL8 postcode district contains over 7500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£765.0/yr

Save £353/yr

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Hot Water

£196.0/yr

Save £100/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£41.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 250 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

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (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

Hawes Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayDL8 3RQ

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍4 miles awayDL8 3EL

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍4.6 miles awayDL8 3BJ

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Gunnerside Methodist Primary School

Primary
📍6.4 miles awayDL11 6LE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

West Burton Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍9.6 miles awayDL8 4JY

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍10.7 miles awayLA10 5QJ

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Reeth Community Primary School

Primary
📍11.2 miles awayDL11 6SP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Kirkby Stephen Primary School

Primary
📍11.9 miles awayCA17 4AE

Last inspected: Jul 2022

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 108 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:108 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:16 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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