Energy Performance Certificate
Brickflatts Cottage, Leasingthorne
DL14 8ET
County Durham
Current
C
74
Potential
B
81
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in County Durham, DL14 8ET. The property offers 193m² (2077 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2850, comprising £2326 for heating, £310 for hot water, and £214 for lighting. The property produces 1.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.
How Does Brickflatts Cottage Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this County Durham property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £2850 annually are £1050 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 193m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 1.9 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 DL14 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs County Durham
vs DL14
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £2089/year more than the County Durham average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 7 Mar 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
Brickflatts Cottage
Leasingthorne
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8ET
County Durham
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
2024
Floor Area
193.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
74 / 100
Potential: 81
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 tonnes/year
10 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
161 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
7 Mar 2024
new dwelling
About County Durham
County Durham is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in County Durham have an average EPC rating of C (score 78/100). Heating costs are £1565 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The DL14 postcode district contains over 14900 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, wood logs
£2326.0/yr
Hot Water
£310.0/yr
Save £138/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£214.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.20 W/m-¦K
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, wood logs
Main Fuel
Solid fuel: wood logs
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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Within 3 miles of this property
Kirk Merrington Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2011
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
PrimaryVictoria Lane Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Ferryhill School
SecondaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
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SecondaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2019
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 69 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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.