What is the average EPC rating in SR8 1?

The average EPC rating in SR8 1 is band D. This is based on 1,552 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in County Durham.

How many properties in SR8 1 need energy improvements?

48% of properties in SR8 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 52% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in SR8?

The most frequently recommended improvements in SR8 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (19,975 properties), solar water heating (17,956 properties), and floor insulation (12,867 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in SR8 1

1,552 properties in SR8 1 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the SR8 average. 48% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of SR8 in County Durham. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

1,552

Band A-C

52%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

48%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across SR8 1.

A0%

B11%

C40%

D44%

E4%

F0%

G0%

Energy efficiency in SR8 1 is typical for the SR8 area. There are opportunities for improvement across various property types.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Dormand Drive Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	C	1 months ago	View report
Elsdon Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Lowther Court Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	C	1 months ago	View report
Balmoral Drive House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Redesdale Court Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	C	1 months ago	View report
Redesdale Court Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	C	1 months ago	View report
Lumley Drive House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Sunny Blunts House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Brougham Court House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Marwood Grove Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in SR8

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
19975 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
17956 occurrences · Code L
3
Floor insulation
12867 occurrences · Code E
4
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
9581 occurrences · Code H

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about SR8 1

: The average EPC rating in SR8 1 is band D. This is based on 1,552 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in County Durham.
: 48% of properties in SR8 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 52% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in SR8 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (19,975 properties), solar water heating (17,956 properties), and floor insulation (12,867 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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