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6 High Steads, White-Le-Head

DH9 9FA

Durham

Current

B

85

Potential

A

94

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in Durham, DH9 9FA. The property offers 121mยฒ (1302 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (94/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1110, comprising ยฃ723 for heating, ยฃ221 for hot water, and ยฃ166 for lighting. The property produces 2.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2023 for ยฃ370,000.

How Does 6 High Steads Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this Durham property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1110 are approximately ยฃ690 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 121mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 2.0 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the DH9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs Durham

This property85
Average82
+4% better
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vs DH9

This property85
Average60
+42% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ602/year more than the Durham average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Potential
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

A(94 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 25 Oct 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

6 High Steads

White-Le-Head

DH9 9FA

Durham

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

121.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

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Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 94

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.0 tonnes/year

16 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

93 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

25 Oct 2023

new dwelling

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About Durham

Durham is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in Durham have an average EPC rating of B (score 82/100). Heating costs are ยฃ215 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The DH9 postcode district contains over 13200 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ370,000

1 November 2023

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

ยฃ723.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ221.0/yr

Save ยฃ81/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ166.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.10 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Tanfield Lea Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขDH9 9LU

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขDH9 9BB
?Not yet rated

Collierley Nursery and Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขDH9 9DJ
?Not yet rated

Tanfield School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขDH9 8AY
?Not yet rated

Burnopfield Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขNE16 6PT

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Catchgate Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.7 miles awayโ€ขDH9 8LX

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.8 miles awayโ€ขDH9 0NP
?Not yet rated

Annfield Plain Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.9 miles awayโ€ขDH9 7ST

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“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

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Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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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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.

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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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