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Energy Performance Certificate

9 The Mill, Ramshaw

DL14 9SN

BISHOP AUCKLAND

Current

B

81

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9SN. The property offers 174m² (1873 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of B (81/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a ground source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £910, comprising £654 for heating, £170 for hot water, and £86 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 9 The Mill Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 81/100, this BISHOP AUCKLAND property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £910 are approximately £890 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 174m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.7 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 DL14 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property81
Average60
+35% better
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vs BISHOP AUCKLAND

This property81
Average59
+37% better
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vs DL14

This property81
Average61
+33% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 81/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £79/year less than the BISHOP AUCKLAND average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(81 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

Based on assessment dated 2 Aug 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

9 The Mill

Ramshaw

DL14 9SN

BISHOP AUCKLAND

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

174.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

81 / 100

Potential: 89

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

21 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

120 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

2 Aug 2014

FiT application

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About BISHOP AUCKLAND

BISHOP AUCKLAND is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in BISHOP AUCKLAND have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £335 below the BISHOP AUCKLAND average, offering good value. The DL14 postcode district contains over 14900 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

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£654.0/yr

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Hot Water

£170.0/yr

Save £50/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£86.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Very Good

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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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

Ramshaw Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayDL14 9SD

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Evenwood Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayDL14 9QZ
?Not yet rated

Toft Hill Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayDL14 0JA

Last inspected: Feb 2014

Outstanding

Copeland Road Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayDL14 9JJ

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayDL14 9UD

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

St Helen Auckland Community Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayDL14 9EN
?Not yet rated

St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayDL14 0EP

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Cockfield Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayDL13 5EN

Last inspected: May 2011

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
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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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