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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

8, Marsh Avenue

ST5 8BB

NEWCASTLE

Current

F

30

Potential

C

72

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,923

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£777

potential per year

This property costs approximately £123 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,146 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 C rating — saving up to £1,146 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
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Payback
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Current Costs
£1,923/yr
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Loft Insulation

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

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£1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1146/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in NEWCASTLE, ST5 8BB. The property offers 122.85m² (1322 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. Currently rated F (30/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (72/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £1923, comprising £1518 for heating, £305 for hot water, and £100 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(30 points)

Achievable Rating

C(72 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Nov 2009

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, 25mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

8, Marsh Avenue

ST5 8BB

NEWCASTLE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Floor Area

122.85

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

93 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

554 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1518 /yr

Save £942/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£305 /yr

Save £167/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy

£100 /yr

Save £37/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ellison Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayST5 0BL

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayST5 0HU

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

The Orme Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayST5 9JU

Last inspected: Dec 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayST5 0EF

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

May Bank Infants' School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayST5 0PT

Last inspected: Jun 2009

Outstanding

Hempstalls Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayST5 9LH
?Not yet rated

Sun Academy Bradwell

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayST5 8JN

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Bursley Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayST5 8JQ

Last inspected: May 2012

Outstanding

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

Higher Crime183 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

65 incidents (36%)

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Anti-social behaviour

47 incidents (26%)

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Public order

16 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

15 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

10 incidents (5%)

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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