Postcode district
EPC ratings in DL12
DL12 in County Durham has 4,492 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 (76%). The most frequently recommended improvement is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across DL12.
Property type mix
Distribution of property types (houses, flats, bungalows) within DL12.
In DL12, the most common EPC-rated properties are house (around 76%) and bungalow (around 12%). 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
5104 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
4438 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
2836 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Internal or external wall insulation
2354 occurrences · Code C
- 5
Floor insulation (solid floor)
1972 occurrences · Code E
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