Home Checkup

Energy Performance Certificate

Parcel Cottage, Eastgate

DL13 2LQ

BISHOP AUCKLAND

Current

D

57

Potential

C

70

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL13 2LQ. The property offers 121m² (1302 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of D (57/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (70/100). Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £4153, comprising £3186 for heating, £800 for hot water, and £167 for lighting. The property produces 5.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does Parcel Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 57/100, this BISHOP AUCKLAND property is around the national average for UK homes. Energy costs of £4153 annually are £2353 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. The 121m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m².

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the DL13 postcode district.

📊

How This Property Compares

🇬🇧

vs UK Average

This property57
Average60
-5% below
🏘️

vs BISHOP AUCKLAND

This property57
Average59
-3% below
📮

vs DL13

This property57
Average49
+16% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 57/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £3164/year more than the BISHOP AUCKLAND average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(57 points)

Potential Rating

C(70 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Mar 2023

Advertisement

🚚

Planning a Move? Get Expert Removals

We Got The Moves are professional removal specialists helping families and businesses move across the UK. Get a free, no-obligation quote today.

Free
Quote
Nationwide
Coverage
Trusted
Professionals
Get a Free Quote

Ad • wegotthemove.co.uk

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Parcel Cottage

Eastgate

DL13 2LQ

BISHOP AUCKLAND

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

2022

📐

Floor Area

121.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

🔑

Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

57 / 100

Potential: 70

🌍

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 tonnes/year

46 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

288 kWh/m²/year

🔍

Last Inspected

17 Mar 2023

new dwelling

📍

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). Heating costs are £2197 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The DL13 postcode district contains over 5100 registered properties.

🗺️

Location & Nearby Area

Scroll to load map

Annual Energy Costs

🔥

Heating

Room heaters, electric

£3186.0/yr

🚿

Hot Water

£800.0/yr

Save £397/yr

💡

Lighting

100.0% low energy

£167.0/yr

Building Elements

🧱

Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.22 W/m-¦K

Very Good
🏗️

Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Good
🪟

Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
📦

Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
🔥

Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

💡

Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
My Priority Is...

Showing quick wins with fastest payback first

💰 Save £1,385/year

With 2 selected upgrades

Journey to A
DA
19,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£14,500
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
£4,153/yr
🔮

Future Energy Price Simulator

Drag to see how rising prices affect your savings

0%
Today's Prices
Today+10%+20%+30%+40%+50%

Your Savings Today

£1,385/yr

£13,850 over 10 years

Move slider to see

£1,385/yr

£13,850 over 10 years

Build Your Upgrade Plan

Sorted by best return on investment (quick wins first)

1
☀️

Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
2
🌱

Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £385/yrPayback: ~9 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost

Get FREE Quotes in Bishop Auckland

Compare prices from trusted local tradesmen - no obligation, 100% free

Trusted by thousands of UK homeowners

Advertisement

📊 Compare with UK-Wide Property Data

See how this property compares to national averages. Explore energy efficiency trends, top-rated areas, and comprehensive UK property statistics.

View UK Property Insights →
🏫

Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayDL13 2NU
?Not yet rated

Rookhope Primary School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayDL13 2DA

Last inspected: Sept 2017

Good

Frosterley Primary School

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayDL13 2SN

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

St John's Chapel Primary School

Primary
📍4.6 miles awayDL13 1QH

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Wearhead Primary School

Primary
📍6.4 miles awayDL13 1BN

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Wolsingham School

Secondary
📍6.9 miles awayDL13 3DJ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Wolsingham Primary School

Primary
📍7.5 miles awayDL13 3ET

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Castleside Primary School

Primary
📍9.9 miles awayDH8 9RG

Last inspected: Mar 2022

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.

🌐

Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 402 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:402 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:161 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.

Getting Ripped Off by Your Local Tradesman in Bishop Auckland?

Find out with a 100% FREE quote - costs nothing, no obligation

🔧👷🏠
Find Trades

More Properties in DL13 2LQ

Showing properties in the same postcode. Click to view detailed EPC data for each property.

Advertisement

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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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.

Jump to section