Postcode district
EPC ratings in DH1
DH1 in County Durham has 14,917 properties with EPC certificates. The average rating is D, matching the County Durham average. Browse sectors below or search for a specific address to view detailed property data. The area is predominantly house (72%). The most frequently recommended improvement is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across DH1.
Property type mix
Distribution of property types (houses, flats, bungalows) within DH1.
In DH1, the most common EPC-rated properties are house (around 72%) and flat (around 18%). This mix shapes how easy it is for local homes to improve their EPC ratings.
Top recommendations
Improvements most often recommended in this district.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
15918 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
13734 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
10010 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Floor insulation (suspended floor)
5409 occurrences · Code E
- 5
Cavity wall insulation
4373 occurrences · Code B
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