Postcode district
EPC ratings in DL16
DL16 in County Durham has 8,604 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 (82%). The most frequently recommended improvement is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across DL16.
Property type mix
Distribution of property types (houses, flats, bungalows) within DL16.
In DL16, the most common EPC-rated properties are house (around 82%) and bungalow (around 11%). 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
10346 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
9448 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
5555 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
2297 occurrences · Code E
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
2110 occurrences · Code J
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