What is the average EPC rating in DL17 8?

The average EPC rating in DL17 8 is band D. This is based on 3,531 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in County Durham.

How many properties in DL17 8 need energy improvements?

61% of properties in DL17 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 39% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in DL17?

The most frequently recommended improvements in DL17 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (9,875 properties), solar water heating (9,057 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,427 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in DL17 8

3,531 properties in DL17 8 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the DL17 average. 61% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of DL17 in County Durham. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

3,531

Band A-C

39%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

61%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across DL17 8.

A0%

B5%

C34%

D48%

E11%

F1%

G1%

Most properties in DL17 8 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in DL17 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
Dean Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Church Lane Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Witton Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Raby Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Broom Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Saddler Street House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
CURLEW WAY House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Corscombe Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Curlew Way House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Helmsley Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in DL17

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
9875 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
9057 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
5427 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (suspended floor)
2875 occurrences · Code E
5
Cavity wall insulation
2484 occurrences · Code B

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about DL17 8

: The average EPC rating in DL17 8 is band D. This is based on 3,531 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in County Durham.
: 61% of properties in DL17 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 39% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in DL17 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (9,875 properties), solar water heating (9,057 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,427 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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