Postcode district
EPC ratings in DL1
DL1 in Darlington has 17,355 properties with EPC certificates. The average rating is D, matching the Darlington average. Browse sectors below or search for a specific address to view detailed property data. The area is predominantly house (74%). The most frequently recommended improvement is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across DL1.
Property type mix
Distribution of property types (houses, flats, bungalows) within DL1.
In DL1, the most common EPC-rated properties are house (around 74%) and flat (around 18%). 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
18802 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
17337 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
12191 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Internal or external wall insulation
6969 occurrences · Code C
- 5
Floor insulation (solid floor)
5967 occurrences · Code E
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