What is the average EPC rating in DL3 7?

The average EPC rating in DL3 7 is band C. This is based on 1,704 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Darlington.

How many properties in DL3 7 need energy improvements?

53% of properties in DL3 7 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 47% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in DL3?

The most frequently recommended improvements in DL3 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (16,294 properties), solar water heating (13,748 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (11,868 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in DL3 7

1,704 properties in DL3 7 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of C—above the DL3 average. 53% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of DL3 in Darlington. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

1,704

Band A-C

47%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

53%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across DL3 7.

A0%

B11%

C36%

D27%

E20%

F5%

G1%

Energy efficiency in DL3 7 is typical for the DL3 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
Mount Pleasant House Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Woodland road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Uplands Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Trinity Mews Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Napier Street House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Trinity Mews Flat•1 months ago	Flat	B	1 months ago	View report
Cleveland Avenue House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Bondgate Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Harewood Hill House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Stonedale Crescent House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in DL3

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
16294 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
13748 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
11868 occurrences · Code H
4
Internal or external wall insulation
9243 occurrences · Code C
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
5723 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about DL3 7

: The average EPC rating in DL3 7 is band C. This is based on 1,704 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Darlington.
: 53% of properties in DL3 7 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 47% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in DL3 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (16,294 properties), solar water heating (13,748 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (11,868 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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