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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

41 Racecourse

ST5 6PD

NEWCASTLE

Current

F

36

Potential

B

84

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,906

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,064

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,106 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,842 annually.

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🏛️ 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 B rating — saving up to £1,842 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~4 yrs
Current Costs
£2,906/yr
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Your heating is rated Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Air Source Heat Pump

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Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in NEWCASTLE, ST5 6PD. The property offers 81m² (872 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2906, comprising £2586 for heating, £175 for hot water, and £145 for lighting. The property produces 7.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Aug 2024

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, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

56.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

41 Racecourse

ST5 6PD

NEWCASTLE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

81.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.6 tonnes/year

93 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

530 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, mains gas

£2586 /yr

Save £1747/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£175 /yr

Save £51/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

56.0% low energy

£145 /yr

Save £44/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Silverdale Primary Academy

Primary
📍0 miles awayST5 6PB

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayST5 6EB

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayST5 6QJ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Newcastle Academy

Secondary
📍1 miles awayST5 2QS

Last inspected: Nov 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayST5 5AF

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Westlands Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayST5 2QY

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

St John Fisher Catholic College

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayST5 2SJ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayST5 2TA

Last inspected: Dec 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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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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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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