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Greenbroom, Drover Road

DH8 9RD

CASTLESIDE

Current

C

78

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in CASTLESIDE, DH8 9RD. The property offers 117m² (1259 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £1589, comprising £1316 for heating, £159 for hot water, and £114 for lighting. The property produces 3.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Greenbroom Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this CASTLESIDE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1589 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 117m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.9 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 DH8 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 CASTLESIDE

This property78
Average60
+30% better
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vs DH8

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: £531/year more than the CASTLESIDE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(78 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Dec 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Greenbroom

Drover Road

DH8 9RD

CASTLESIDE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

117.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

78 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

3.9 tonnes/year

34 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

182 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 Dec 2024

marketed sale

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About CASTLESIDE

CASTLESIDE is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in CASTLESIDE have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £258 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The DH8 postcode district contains over 13500 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the CASTLESIDE area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1316.0/yr

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Hot Water

£159.0/yr

Save £48/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£114.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (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

Castleside Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayDH8 9RG

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Moorside Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayDH8 8EQ
?Not yet rated

St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayDH8 8AX
?Not yet rated

The Grove Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayDH8 8AP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayDH8 8JD
?Not yet rated

Delves Lane Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayDH8 7ES

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Benfieldside Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayDH8 0JX

Last inspected: Feb 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Consett Infant School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayDH8 6AF

Last inspected: Sept 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: 333 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:333 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:50 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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