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EPC Ratings in County Durham

D
Avg Rating
67
Avg Score
199,299
Total Certs
2.3%
F/G Rated
67
National Avg

County Durham is around the national average for energy efficiency.

Average score: 67 vs national average of 67.

Best-Performing Districts

Worst-Performing Districts

All Postcode Districts

Code Area Avg Rating Avg Score % F/G Certificates
DH17 DH17 B 82 0% 1
DL16 DL16 C 70 1.4% 8,441
DL5 DL5 C 70 0.5% 10,259
DH6 DH6 C 69 1.6% 13,073
DH4 DH4 C 69 1.2% 12,171
DH1 DH1 D 68 1.2% 14,654
DH3 DH3 D 68 1.4% 8,486
TS28 TS28 D 68 2.3% 2,089
DH2 DH2 D 68 0.6% 9,933
DL2 DL2 D 68 5.5% 6,937
SR8 SR8 D 67 1.3% 12,817
SR7 SR7 D 67 1.1% 10,536
DH7 DH7 D 67 2% 15,034
TS27 TS27 D 67 2.8% 4,272
DL17 DL17 D 66 1.7% 7,352
DH9 DH9 D 66 1.4% 12,829
DL14 DL14 D 66 2.7% 14,078
DL4 DL4 D 66 1.5% 4,113
DL15 DL15 D 66 2.8% 8,051
DH8 DH8 D 66 2.7% 12,915
TS29 TS29 D 65 1.9% 2,032
DL12 DL12 D 60 10.8% 4,440
DL13 DL13 D 55 16.7% 4,786

Frequently asked questions

What is the average EPC rating in County Durham?

The average EPC rating in County Durham is D, scoring 67 out of 100 across 23 postcode districts and 199,299 certificates.

What percentage of homes in County Durham are rated F or G?

2.3% of homes in County Durham fall into the F or G bands, below the national average of 2.9%. Landlords should note that F and G rated properties cannot legally be rented out under current MEES rules.

Understanding EPC ratings

Not sure what these ratings mean for your property? Read our guide to Energy Performance Certificates for a plain-English explanation of the A–G scale. If you're a landlord, check the minimum EPC rules for rental properties — non-compliant homes face fines up to £30,000. Homeowners rated D or below may qualify for free government-funded improvements.

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