Thorpe

Durham

- Durham
DL129TU

Location Details

Address:Thorpe
Coordinates:-1.84242 : 54.51802
Grid reference:NZ102136
Elevation:142m (9658th in the UK)
Local council:County Durham
Crime rate:Low (0)

Solar Information

Because Thorpe 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 Thorpe

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:5,413 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (1,588 kWh sold):£238 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,271 / year
Estimated Payback:6.3 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:Thorpe
Lat:54.51802
Lng:-1.84242
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Total crimes:0

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
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Barnard Castle School Calc_Distance 54.51802 - 54.5413 - -1.84242 - -1.910033.2
Pupil age range4 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils685
Boys / Girls(393/292)
Websitehttp://www.barneyschool.org.uk/
Primary
Ravensworth Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 54.51802 - 54.4651 - -1.84242 - -1.783114.4
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils39
Boys / Girls(22/17)
Websitehttps://www.dalesmat.org/Academies/ravensworth-ce-primary-school/
Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary School Calc_Distance 54.51802 - 54.5459 - -1.84242 - -1.90773.3
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils200
Boys / Girls(107/93)
Websitewww.greenlane.durham.sch.uk
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Calc_Distance 54.51802 - 54.5801 - -1.84242 - -1.796474.7
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils169
Boys / Girls(91/78)
Websitewww.staindrop-pri.durham.sch.uk/
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle Calc_Distance 54.51802 - 54.5423 - -1.84242 - -1.918393.5
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils87
Boys / Girls(46/41)
Websitewww.stmarysprimary.durham.sch.uk/
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Calc_Distance 54.51802 - 54.5484 - -1.84242 - -1.91973.7
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils205
Boys / Girls(102/103)
Websitehttp://www.montalbo.durham.sch.uk
Secondary
Staindrop Academy Calc_Distance 54.51802 - 54.5769 - -1.84242 - -1.810414.3
Pupil age range11 - 16
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils369
Boys / Girls(193/176)
Websitewww.staindropschool.com
Teesdale School and Sixth Form Calc_Distance 54.51802 - 54.5499 - -1.84242 - -1.911593.5
Pupil age range11 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils677
Boys / Girls(344/333)
Websitewww.teesdaleschool.co.uk

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Thorpe is a hamlet in Durham, situated at an elevation of 142m. The area falls under County Durham.

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