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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

32, Summerhill Drive

ST5 7SP

NEWCASTLE

Current

F

27

Potential

F

35

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£790

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£674

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating — saving up to £116 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~16 yrs
Current Costs
£790/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £101/yrPayback: ~35 years+5 EPC points
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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in NEWCASTLE, ST5 7SP. The property offers 45.8m² (493 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (27/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £790, comprising £580 for heating, £178 for hot water, and £32 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(27 points)

Achievable Rating

F(35 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Oct 2008

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 200mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

10.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

32, Summerhill Drive

ST5 7SP

NEWCASTLE

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

45.8

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

87 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

581 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in NEWCASTLE

NEWCASTLE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (ST5) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

£580 /yr

Save £101/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£178 /yr

💡 Lighting

10.0% low energy

£32 /yr

Save £15/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Crackley Bank Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayST5 7BE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayST5 7AB

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Chesterton Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayST5 7NT

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

Chesterton Community Sports College

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayST5 7LP

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Churchfields Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayST5 7HY

Last inspected: Jul 2015

Outstanding

Wood Lane Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayST7 8PH

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Sun Academy Bradwell

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayST5 8JN

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Bursley Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayST5 8JQ

Last inspected: May 2012

Outstanding

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: 480 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:480 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:192 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

Moderate91 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

40 incidents (44%)

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Anti-social behaviour

15 incidents (16%)

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Criminal damage

9 incidents (10%)

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Public order

7 incidents (8%)

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Theft

5 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.