Postcode district · Stanley
EPC C by 2030 in DH9
1,157 privately rented homes in DH9, the Stanley district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How DH9 compares
About average
DH9 sits close to the England and Wales figure.
52% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks DH9 1,496 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in DH9
Of 2,234 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 13,336 properties of all tenures.
1,134 of those 1,157 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 DH9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH1 | Durham | 3,395 | 1,537 | 45% |
| 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.