Energy Performance Certificate
The Laurels, Off North Street
DH4 6NU
HOUGHTON LE SPRING
Current
B
88
Potential
B
88
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6NU. The property offers 595m² (6405 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (88/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £1252, comprising £1021 for heating, £88 for hot water, and £143 for lighting. The property produces 6.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.
How Does The Laurels Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 88/100, this HOUGHTON LE SPRING property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1252 are approximately £548 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 595m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the DH4 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs HOUGHTON LE SPRING
vs DH4
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: £546/year more than the HOUGHTON LE SPRING average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 13 Nov 2012
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Property Information
Full Address
The Laurels
Off North Street
West Rainton
DH4 6NU
HOUGHTON LE SPRING
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
595.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
NO DATA!
Efficiency Score
88 / 100
Potential: 88
CO₂ Emissions
6.3 tonnes/year
11 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
55 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
13 Nov 2012
new dwelling
About HOUGHTON LE SPRING
HOUGHTON LE SPRING is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in HOUGHTON LE SPRING have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £315 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The DH4 postcode district contains over 12500 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
£1021.0/yr
Hot Water
£88.0/yr
Lighting
NaN% low energy
£143.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m?K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m?K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.22 W/m?K
Heating System
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
West Rainton Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
East Rainton Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Hetton Academy
SecondaryHetton Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2019
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
Pittington Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2022
Dubmire Primary
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2019
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2018
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: 500 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.