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80 Darras Road, Ponteland

NE20 9PG

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Current

C

78

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE20 9PG. The property offers 960m² (10333 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 14 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 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £4264, comprising £3792 for heating, £136 for hot water, and £336 for lighting. The property produces 22.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

How Does 80 Darras Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £4264 annually are £2464 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 960m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 22.0 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the NE20 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 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

This property78
Average64
+22% better
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vs NE20

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: £3560/year more than the NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 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 30 Mar 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

80 Darras Road

Ponteland

NE20 9PG

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007-2011

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Floor Area

960.0

14.0 total rooms

14.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

78 / 100

Potential: 80

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CO₂ Emissions

22.0 tonnes/year

23 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

126 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

30 Mar 2023

RHI application

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About NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE is situated in Tyne and Wear, North East. Properties in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £3088 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The NE20 postcode district contains over 4000 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£3792.0/yr

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Hot Water

£136.0/yr

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Lighting

90.0% low energy

£336.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Darras Hall Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayNE20 9DS
?Not yet rated

Ponteland High School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayNE20 9EG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Ponteland Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayNE20 9EY
?Not yet rated

Ponteland Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNE20 9EG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Richard Coates Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNE20 9QB

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Walbottle Academy

Secondary
📍3.2 miles awayNE15 9TP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayNE15 0BJ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayNE15 8JL

Last inspected: Jun 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: 491 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:491 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:197 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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