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45, Dickens Way

DL15 9FQ

CROOK

Current

D

63

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CROOK, DL15 9FQ. The property offers 78m² (840 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (63/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £929, comprising £670 for heating, £148 for hot water, and £111 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2025 for £150,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 45, Dickens Way Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 63/100, this CROOK property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £929 are approximately £871 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. 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 DL15 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property63
Average60
+5% better
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vs CROOK

This property63
Average61
+3% better
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vs DL15

This property63
Average60
+5% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 63/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £24/year more than the CROOK average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(63 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 Jan 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

45, Dickens Way

DL15 9FQ

CROOK

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

78.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

63 / 100

Potential: 84

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 tonnes/year

55 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

310 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

16 Jan 2019

rental (private)

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About CROOK

CROOK is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in CROOK have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are £235 below the CROOK average, offering good value. The DL15 postcode district contains over 8300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£150,000

RECENT

19 September 2025

Type: Detached

+£11,500(+8.3%)

vs previous sale

£138,500

8 December 2023

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 8.3% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£670.0/yr

Save £137/yr

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Hot Water

£148.0/yr

Save £77/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£111.0/yr

Save £55/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Crook Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayDL15 8QG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Hartside Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayDL15 9NN

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDL15 9DN
?Not yet rated

Howden-le-Wear Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayDL15 8HJ
?Not yet rated

Sunnybrow Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayDL15 0LT

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Stanley (Crook) Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayDL15 9AN

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Witton-le-Wear Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayDL14 0BG
?Not yet rated

Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayDL15 0PB
?Not yet rated

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

Above Average119 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

33 incidents (28%)

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violent crime

30 incidents (25%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (15%)

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Burglary

8 incidents (7%)

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Other crime

8 incidents (7%)

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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