Energy Performance Certificate
Prospect Cottage, The Avenue
NE20 0JD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Current
B
88
Potential
B
88
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE20 0JD. The property offers 470m² (5059 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 12 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of B (88/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a ground source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1815, comprising £1382 for heating, £282 for hot water, and £151 for lighting. The property produces 4.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.
How Does Prospect Cottage Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 88/100, this NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1815 are close to the UK average. At 470m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.4 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 NE20 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
vs NE20
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 88/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £1111/year more than the NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 14 Apr 2016
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Property Information
Full Address
Prospect Cottage
The Avenue
Medburn
NE20 0JD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 2007 onwards
Floor Area
470.0 m²
12.0 total rooms
12.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
88 / 100
Potential: 88
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 tonnes/year
9 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
56 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
14 Apr 2016
marketed sale
About NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE is situated in Tyne and Wear, North East. Properties in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £678 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The NE20 postcode district contains over 4000 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Ground source heat pump, radiators, electric
£1382.0/yr
Hot Water
£282.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£151.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, insulated (assumed)
Heating System
Ground source heat pump, radiators, electric
Main Fuel
electricity (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Darras Hall Primary School
PrimaryPonteland High School
SecondaryLast inspected: May 2023
Ponteland Community Primary School
PrimaryHeddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Ponteland Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2023
Walbottle Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Jan 2023
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2022
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
Average download speed: 197 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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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.