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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Moor View, Horsley

NE15 0NT

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Current

F

23

Potential

B

86

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,975

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£699

potential per year

This property costs approximately £175 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,276 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £1,276 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
£1,975/yr
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Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached bungalow is located in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE15 0NT. The property offers 71m² (764 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (23/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1975, comprising £1509 for heating, £394 for hot water, and £72 for lighting. The property produces 7.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(23 points)

Achievable Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Nov 2014

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

42.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

Moor View

Horsley

NE15 0NT

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

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Property Type

Bungalow

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

71.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.3 tonnes/year

103 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

573 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (NE15) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

£1509 /yr

Save £950/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£394 /yr

Save £304/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

42.0% low energy

£72 /yr

Save £22/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Wylam First School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayNE41 8EH

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Ovingham Church of England First School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayNE42 6DE

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Adderlane Academy

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayNE42 5HX

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Prudhoe Castle First School

Primary
📍2 miles awayNE42 6PN
?Not yet rated

Prudhoe West Academy

Primary
📍2 miles awayNE42 6HR

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayNE42 6EY

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Prudhoe Community High School

Secondary
📍2.3 miles awayNE42 5LJ
?Not yet rated

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

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayNE15 0BJ

Last inspected: Jun 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: 320 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:320 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:48 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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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