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Energy Performance Certificate

8, Snowball Close

DL15 9GD

CROOK

Current

C

78

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CROOK, DL15 9GD. The property offers 126.94m² (1366 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ 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 £672, comprising £429 for heating, £121 for hot water, and £122 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2020 for £190,000.

How Does 8, Snowball Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this CROOK property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £672 are approximately £1128 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 126.94m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.1 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 property78
Average60
+30% better
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vs CROOK

This property78
Average61
+28% better
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vs DL15

This property78
Average60
+30% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 78/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £233/year less than the CROOK average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(78 points)

Potential Rating

C(80 points)

Based on assessment dated 25 Oct 2010

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Property Information

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Full Address

8, Snowball Close

DL15 9GD

CROOK

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

126.94

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

78 / 100

Potential: 80

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 tonnes/year

24 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

147 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

25 Oct 2010

marketed sale

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £476 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

£190,000

4 September 2020

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£429.0/yr

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Hot Water

£121.0/yr

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Lighting

29.0% low energy

£122.0/yr

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Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Crook Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayDL15 8QG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Hartside Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayDL15 9NN

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayDL15 9DN
?Not yet rated

Howden-le-Wear Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 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
📍1.9 miles awayDL15 9AN

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayDL15 0PB
?Not yet rated

Willington Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayDL15 0EQ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

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
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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 Average116 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

28 incidents (24%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (16%)

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Burglary

8 incidents (7%)

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Shoplifting

7 incidents (6%)

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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