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Energy Performance Certificate

23 Swallow Drive

NE31 1AE

HEBBURN

Current

B

85

Potential

B

91

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in HEBBURN, NE31 1AE. The property offers 168m² (1808 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £584, comprising £404 for heating, £76 for hot water, and £104 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2022 for £360,000.

How Does 23 Swallow Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this HEBBURN property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £584 are approximately £1216 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 168m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.5 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 NE31 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs HEBBURN

This property85
Average66
+29% better
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vs NE31

This property85
Average65
+31% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £29/year less than the HEBBURN average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

B(91 points)

Based on assessment dated 25 May 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

23 Swallow Drive

NE31 1AE

HEBBURN

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

168.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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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

85 / 100

Potential: 91

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CO₂ Emissions

2.5 tonnes/year

15 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

83 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

25 May 2022

new dwelling

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About HEBBURN

HEBBURN is situated in Tyne and Wear, North East. Properties in HEBBURN have an average EPC rating of D (score 66/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £209 below the HEBBURN average, offering good value. The NE31 postcode district contains over 8500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£360,000

30 May 2022

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£404/yr

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Hot Water

£76/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£104/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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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

Toner Avenue Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayNE31 2LJ

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayNE31 2ET

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Hebburn Comprehensive School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayNE31 2QU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

West Walker Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayNE6 3XW

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Bill Quay Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayNE10 0UN

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayNE31 2BP
?Not yet rated

Hebburn Lakes Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayNE31 2SL

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Tyneview Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNE6 3QP

Last inspected: Sept 2021

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: 493 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:493 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:197 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime159 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

59 incidents (37%)

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Anti-social behaviour

32 incidents (20%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (11%)

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Burglary

9 incidents (6%)

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Shoplifting

9 incidents (6%)

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.

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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