Colby

Cumbria

- Cumbria
CA166BD

Location Details

Address:Colby
Coordinates:-2.51886 : 54.57777
Grid reference:NY665204
Elevation:132m (11243rd in the UK)
Local council:Westmorland and Furness
Crime rate:Low (0)

Solar Information

Because Colby is further north, winter generation is slightly lower than the south coast. However, with modern panel efficiency and high energy prices, a system here still pays for itself very comfortably.

Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sun angle:
Solar panel tilt (summer):25.6°
Solar panel tilt (winter):78.1°

How good are solar panels in Colby

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:4,997 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (1,172 kWh sold):£176 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,208 / year
Estimated Payback:6.6 Years

*Financial estimates are for illustrative purposes. Assumes a fully installed system cost of £7,995, a modern household usage of 4,500 kWh/year, an average import tariff of 27p/kWh, and a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rate of 15p/kWh.

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Crime Statistics

Address:Colby
Lat:54.57777
Lng:-2.51886
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Recent crimes:
Total crimes:0

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
Primary
Appleby Primary School Calc_Distance 54.57777 - 54.5809 - -2.51886 - -2.483981.4
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils185
Boys / Girls(94/91)
Websitewww.applebyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk/
Bolton Primary School Calc_Distance 54.57777 - 54.6012 - -2.51886 - -2.558822.3
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils59
Boys / Girls(26/33)
Websitewww.bolton.cumbria.sch.uk
Kirkby Thore School Calc_Distance 54.57777 - 54.6281 - -2.51886 - -2.563843.9
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils45
Boys / Girls(26/19)
Websitehttp://www.kirkbythore.cumbria.sch.uk
Long Marton School Calc_Distance 54.57777 - 54.6152 - -2.51886 - -2.520192.6
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils96
Boys / Girls(51/45)
Websitewww.longmartoncommunityschool.co.uk/
Milburn School Calc_Distance 54.57777 - 54.6576 - -2.51886 - -2.533775.6
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils11
Boys / Girls(8/3)
Websitehttp://www.milburn.cumbria.sch.uk/
Asby Endowed School Calc_Distance 54.57777 - 54.5123 - -2.51886 - -2.493274.6
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils19
Boys / Girls(13/6)
Websitewww.asby.cumbria.sch.uk/
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School Calc_Distance 54.57777 - 54.5281 - -2.51886 - -2.584034.3
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils24
Boys / Girls(13/11)
Websitewww.crosbyravensworth.cumbria.sch.uk
Secondary
Appleby Grammar School Calc_Distance 54.57777 - 54.5834 - -2.51886 - -2.493571.1
Pupil age range11 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils361
Boys / Girls(184/177)
Websitehttp://www.appleby.cumbria.sch.uk

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Colby is a village in Cumbria, situated at an elevation of 132m. The area falls under Westmorland and Furness.

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