At a Glance
This semi-detached house is located in BEDALE, DL8 2TA. The property offers 87mยฒ (936 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. With an EPC rating of D (66/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for ยฃ7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. 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 ยฃ1366, comprising ยฃ1118 for heating, ยฃ195 for hot water, and ยฃ53 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
With an energy efficiency score of 66/100, this BEDALE property is around the national average for UK homes. At ยฃ1366 per year, energy costs are below the national average of ยฃ1800. 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 DL8 postcode district.
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 66/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: ยฃ321/year more than the BEDALE average
Current Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 4 Dec 2014
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Full Address
Hares of Snape Ltd
The Manor House,
Snape
DL8 2TA
BEDALE
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: before 1900
Floor Area
87.0 mยฒ
3.0 total rooms
3.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
66 / 100
Potential: 78
COโ Emissions
3.1 tonnes/year
36 kg/mยฒ
Energy Consumption
221 kWh/mยฒ/year
Last Inspected
4 Dec 2014
FiT application
BEDALE is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in BEDALE have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). The DL8 postcode district contains over 7500 registered properties. Like many BEDALE properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.
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Heating
Boiler and radiators, electric
ยฃ1118.0/yr
Save ยฃ122/yr
Hot Water
ยฃ195.0/yr
Save ยฃ100/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
ยฃ53.0/yr
Walls
Sandstone, with internal insulation
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, electric
Main Fuel
electricity (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.