Frosterley

Durham

- Durham
DL132SL

Location Details

Address:Frosterley
Coordinates:-1.96353 : 54.72746
Grid reference:NZ024369
Elevation:180m (5204th in the UK)
Local council:County Durham
Crime rate:Low (4)

Solar Information

Because Frosterley 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):25.8°
Solar panel tilt (winter):78.3°

How good are solar panels in Frosterley

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:5,194 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (1,369 kWh sold):£205 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,238 / year
Estimated Payback:6.5 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:Frosterley
Lat:54.72746
Lng:-1.96353
Police:Durham Constabulary
Neighbourhood:County Durham 042B
Recent crimes:
  • Public order Public order 1
  • Violence and sexual offences Violence and sexual offences 3
Total crimes:4

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
Primary
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School Calc_Distance 54.72746 - 54.75 - -1.96353 - -2.011452.5
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils155
Boys / Girls(84/71)
Websitewww.stanhopebarrington.durham.sch.uk/
Frosterley Primary School Calc_Distance 54.72746 - 54.725 - -1.96353 - -1.965540.2
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils43
Boys / Girls(23/20)
Websitewww.frosterleycommunity.durham.sch.uk/
Secondary
Wolsingham School Calc_Distance 54.72746 - 54.7296 - -1.96353 - -1.894092.8
Pupil age range11 - 16
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils654
Boys / Girls(324/330)
Websitehttp://www.wolsinghamschool.net

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Frosterley is a village in Durham, situated at an elevation of 180m. The area is very quiet, with just 4 recently reported incidents recorded by Durham Constabulary. The area falls under County Durham.

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