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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

48 Pasture Row, Eldon

DL14 8UZ

BISHOP AUCKLAND

Current

F

32

Potential

B

82

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,765

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,282

potential per year

This property costs approximately £965 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,483 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

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 £1,483 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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⚡ Bill-Free Living(inc. solar export income)
Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£34,500
Payback
~11 yrs
Current Costs
£2,765/yr
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£32,330 over 10 years

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£32,330 over 10 years

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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £1483/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
4
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

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

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 8UZ. The property offers 44m² (474 sq ft) of compact living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (32/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 £2765, comprising £1545 for heating, £1067 for hot water, and £153 for lighting. The property produces 6.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2025 for £31,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

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(32 points)

Achievable Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 May 2023

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

48 Pasture Row

Eldon

DL14 8UZ

BISHOP AUCKLAND

🏠

Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

44.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.1 tonnes/year

138 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

653 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BISHOP AUCKLAND

BISHOP AUCKLAND properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DL14) 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, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

£1545 /yr

Save £552/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£1067 /yr

Save £854/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£153 /yr

Save £77/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£31,000

T

Jul 2025

£19,000

T

Sept 2024

£33,000

T

Aug 2023

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Prince Bishops Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayDL14 8DY

Last inspected: Jun 2011

Outstanding

St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayDL4 2EQ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Thornhill Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayDL4 1ES

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Outstanding

Timothy Hackworth Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayDL4 1HN

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayDL14 8NN
?Not yet rated

St Andrew's Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayDL14 6RY

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Victoria Lane Academy

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayDL14 8NN

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Cockton Hill Junior School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayDL14 6HW

Last inspected: May 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
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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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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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