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20, Croxdale Grove

DL14 0SB

BISHOP AUCKLAND

Current

C

74

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 0SB. The property offers 100mยฒ (1076 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 ยฃ774, comprising ยฃ481 for heating, ยฃ209 for hot water, and ยฃ84 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2021 for ยฃ169,995, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 20, Croxdale Grove Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this BISHOP AUCKLAND property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ774 are approximately ยฃ1026 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 100mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. 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 DL14 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs BISHOP AUCKLAND

This property74
Average59
+25% better
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vs DL14

This property74
Average61
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ215/year less than the BISHOP AUCKLAND 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(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Oct 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

20, Croxdale Grove

DL14 0SB

BISHOP AUCKLAND

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

100.0 mยฒ

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 86

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

33 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

189 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

10 Oct 2019

marketed sale

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About BISHOP AUCKLAND

BISHOP AUCKLAND is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in BISHOP AUCKLAND have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ508 below the BISHOP AUCKLAND average, offering good value. The DL14 postcode district contains over 14900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ169,995

6 August 2021

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ29,995(+21.4%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ140,000

14 February 2020

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ10,000(+7.7%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ130,000

19 June 2015

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 30.8% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ481.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ209.0/yr

Save ยฃ84/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ84.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (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 John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขDL14 6JT

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขDL14 6QH
?Not yet rated

Woodhouse Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขDL14 6QW

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Bishop Barrington Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขDL14 6LA
?Not yet rated

St Anne's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขDL14 6LS

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

St Helen Auckland Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขDL14 9EN
?Not yet rated

Escomb Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขDL14 7SR

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Cockton Hill Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขDL14 6HW

Last inspected: Dec 2019

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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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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