Postcode district · Durham
EPC C by 2030 in DH1
1,537 privately rented homes in DH1, the Durham district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How DH1 compares
Below average
DH1 is in better shape than most of England and Wales.
45% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks DH1 1,869 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in DH1
Of 3,395 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 15,426 properties of all tenures.
1,444 of those 1,537 homes already have a potential rating of C or better on their existing certificate. Landlords are required to spend up to £10,000 per property. Above that, an exemption may apply.
Who regulates DH1
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries.
- County Durham 100% of the district
Nearby districts in DH
| District | Post town | Rented | Below C | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH9 | Stanley | 2,234 | 1,157 | 52% |
| DH8 | Consett | 1,770 | 924 | 52% |
| DH7 | Durham | 1,652 | 813 | 49% |
| DH6 | Durham | 1,316 | 647 | 49% |
| DH4 | Houghton Le Spring | 1,130 | 608 | 54% |
| DH3 | Chester Le Street | 1,090 | 526 | 48% |
| DH5 | Houghton Le Spring | 801 | 431 | 54% |
| DH2 | Chester Le Street | 988 | 407 | 41% |
What to do next
Start with the certificate. It lists the measures an assessor has already recommended for the property and the rating they would reach. If it has expired, you need a new one before you can let the property anyway.