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Energy Performance Certificate

22 HINDMARSH DRIVE

NE63 9FA

ASHINGTON

Current

C

73

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in ASHINGTON, NE63 9FA. The property offers 60m² (646 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (88/100). 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 £546, comprising £353 for heating, £89 for hot water, and £104 for lighting. The property produces 2.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2022 for £108,000.

How Does 22 HINDMARSH DRIVE Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this ASHINGTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £546 are approximately £1254 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 60m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 2.1 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the NE63 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs ASHINGTON

This property73
Average64
+14% better
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vs NE63

This property73
Average63
+16% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £107/year less than the ASHINGTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Jun 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

22 HINDMARSH DRIVE

NE63 9FA

ASHINGTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

60.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

2.1 tonnes/year

36 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

203 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 Jun 2021

rental

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About ASHINGTON

ASHINGTON is situated in Tyne and Wear, North East. Properties in ASHINGTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £300 below the ASHINGTON average, offering good value. The NE63 postcode district contains over 10700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£108,000

17 November 2022

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£353.0/yr

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Hot Water

£89.0/yr

Save £27/yr

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Lighting

13.0% low energy

£104.0/yr

Save £48/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

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

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayNE63 9LP
?Not yet rated

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayNE63 9LR
?Not yet rated

NCEA Duke's Secondary School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayNE63 9FZ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

NCEA Bishop's Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayNE63 9FZ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Central Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayNE63 0AX

Last inspected: Oct 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNE64 6RT
?Not yet rated

NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayNE63 0LF
?Not yet rated

Ashington Academy

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayNE63 8DH

Last inspected: Mar 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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 396 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:396 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:158 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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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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