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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

4, Ashdowne, Little Crakehall

DL8 1LF

BEDALE

Current

F

36

Potential

A

92

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,309

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£944

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 A rating — saving up to £365 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in BEDALE, DL8 1LF. The property offers 62m² (667 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (92/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1309, comprising £906 for heating, £343 for hot water, and £60 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2022 for £292,500, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

A(92 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Sept 2016

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, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, bottled LPG

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

63.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

4, Ashdowne

Little Crakehall

DL8 1LF

BEDALE

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

📐

Floor Area

62.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

53 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

254 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BEDALE

BEDALE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DL8) 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

Boiler and radiators, bottled LPG

£906 /yr

Save £180/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£343 /yr

Save £168/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

63.0% low energy

£60 /yr

Save £17/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to A could add significant value.

£292,500

D

Jul 2022

£230,000

D

Jun 2017

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Crakehall Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayDL8 1HP

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Hackforth and Hornby Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayDL8 1PE

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Bedale Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayDL8 2AT

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Bedale High School

Secondary
📍2.3 miles awayDL8 2EQ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayDL7 9AU

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayHG4 4AH

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayDL7 9SG

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School

Primary
📍3.5 miles awayDL8 1QB

Last inspected: Sept 2023

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
⬇️

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

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Theft

1 incidents (100%)

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.

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

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