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Energy Performance Certificate

30a Milton Street

DL1 4ET

Co Durham

Current

B

81

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in Co Durham, DL1 4ET. The property offers 229m² (2465 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (81/100), 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1513, comprising £1191 for heating, £148 for hot water, and £174 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does 30a Milton Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 81/100, this Co Durham property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1513 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 229m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.2 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 DL1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property81
Average60
+35% better
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vs Co Durham

This property81
Average81
At average
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vs DL1

This property81
Average60
+35% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 81/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £945/year more than the Co Durham 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(81 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

Based on assessment dated 15 Apr 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

30a Milton Street

Darlington

DL1 4ET

Co Durham

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2023

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Floor Area

229.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

81 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 tonnes/year

18 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

114 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

15 Apr 2025

new dwelling

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About Co Durham

Co Durham is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in Co Durham have an average EPC rating of B (score 81/100). Heating costs are £623 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The DL1 postcode district contains over 18000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£1191.0/yr

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Hot Water

£148.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£174.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, 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

The Rydal Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayDL1 4BH

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

St John's Church of England Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayDL1 4UB

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Outstanding

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayDL1 4NL
?Not yet rated

St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayDL1 1LL

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Heathfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayDL1 1EJ

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Firthmoor Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayDL1 4RW

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Skerne Park Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDL1 5AJ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Gurney Pease Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayDL1 2NG

Last inspected: Oct 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: 500 Mbps

⚡ 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime497 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

132 incidents (27%)

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violent crime

122 incidents (25%)

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Shoplifting

62 incidents (12%)

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Criminal damage

61 incidents (12%)

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Public order

31 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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