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Tunstall Cottage, Tunstall Lane

TS7 0NU

MIDDLESBROUGH

Current

F

36

Potential

E

49

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,915

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,230

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,115 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £685 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating — saving up to £685 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in MIDDLESBROUGH, TS7 0NU. The property offers 267.422m² (2879 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (49/100). 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 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 £2915, comprising £2381 for heating, £273 for hot water, and £261 for lighting. The property produces 16.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

E(49 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Mar 2009

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, 200mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

5.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Tunstall Cottage

Tunstall Lane

TS7 0NU

MIDDLESBROUGH

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

267.422

9.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

16.0 tonnes/year

60 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

332 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in MIDDLESBROUGH

MIDDLESBROUGH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (TS7) 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

Boiler and radiators, oil

£2381 /yr

Save £537/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£273 /yr

Save £21/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

5.0% low energy

£261 /yr

Save £127/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Rose Wood Academy

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayTS8 0UG

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Chandlers Ridge Academy

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayTS7 0JL

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Lingfield Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayTS7 8LP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayTS8 0TE

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayTS7 0PZ

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayTS9 6NN

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

The Avenue Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayTS7 0AG

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Stokesley Primary Academy

Primary
📍2 miles awayTS9 5EW

Last inspected: Oct 2019

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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 1 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:1 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:0 Mbps
Maximum:50 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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