What is the average EPC rating in DL13 4?

The average EPC rating in DL13 4 is band D. This is based on 1,102 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in County Durham.

How many properties in DL13 4 need energy improvements?

71% of properties in DL13 4 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 29% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in DL13?

The most frequently recommended improvements in DL13 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (6,402 properties), solar water heating (5,850 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (3,842 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in DL13 4

1,102 properties in DL13 4 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the DL13 average. 71% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of DL13 in County Durham. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

1,102

Band A-C

29%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

71%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across DL13 4.

A0%

B4%

C25%

D43%

E18%

F8%

G2%

Most properties in DL13 4 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in DL13 include solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp and solar water heating.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Valley Close Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
School Court House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
School Court House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Ironworks Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Thornley Road House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
West View House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Wolsingham Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Dans Castle House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Alpine Way House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Front Street House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in DL13

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
6402 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
5850 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
3842 occurrences · Code H
4
Internal or external wall insulation
3484 occurrences · Code C
5
Wind turbine
2662 occurrences · Code N

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about DL13 4

: The average EPC rating in DL13 4 is band D. This is based on 1,102 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in County Durham.
: 71% of properties in DL13 4 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 29% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in DL13 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (6,402 properties), solar water heating (5,850 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (3,842 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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