Postcode district · Richmond
EPC C by 2030 in DL10
516 privately rented homes in DL10, the Richmond district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How DL10 compares
Well above average
A bigger share of DL10's rented homes fall short than in most of England and Wales.
70% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks DL10 373 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in DL10
Of 732 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 6,134 properties of all tenures.
496 of those 516 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 DL10
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries.
- North Yorkshire 100% of the district
Nearby districts in DL
| District | Post town | Rented | Below C | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL3 | Darlington | 2,618 | 1,648 | 63% |
| DL1 | Darlington | 2,580 | 1,565 | 61% |
| DL14 | Bishop Auckland | 2,367 | 1,282 | 54% |
| DL17 | Ferryhill | 1,298 | 768 | 59% |
| DL8 | Bedale | 901 | 738 | 82% |
| DL15 | Crook | 956 | 567 | 59% |
| DL4 | Shildon | 899 | 534 | 59% |
| DL9 | Catterick Garrison | 1,078 | 473 | 44% |
| DL16 | Spennymoor | 840 | 463 | 55% |
| DL12 | Barnard Castle | 565 | 442 | 78% |
| DL5 | Newton Aycliffe | 1,079 | 440 | 41% |
| DL2 | Darlington | 773 | 435 | 56% |
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.