Energy Performance Certificate
Plessey Hall Farmhouse, Shotton Lane
NE23 9JH
CRAMLINGTON
Current
E
51
Potential
C
73
📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead
The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
C
With improvements
Running Costs: How This Property Compares
This Property
£3,912
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£2,528
potential per year
This property costs approximately £2,112 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,384 annually.
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With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £1,384/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.
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About This E-Rated Property
This detached house is located in CRAMLINGTON, NE23 9JH. The property offers 330m² (3552 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property has an EPC rating of E (51/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (73/100). 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. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £3912, comprising £3415 for heating, £350 for hot water, and £147 for lighting. The property produces 18.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 10 Jun 2013
Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, oil
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
69.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
Plessey Hall Farmhouse
Shotton Lane
NE23 9JH
CRAMLINGTON
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1991-1995
Floor Area
330.0 m²
9.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
18.0 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
237 kWh/m²/year
E-Rated Properties in CRAMLINGTON
CRAMLINGTON has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, oil
£3415 /yr
Save £1294/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£350 /yr
Save £90/yr
💡 Lighting
69.0% low energy
£147 /yr
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Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 69 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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.
Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.
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