Postcode district · Richmond
EPC C by 2030 in DL11
175 privately rented homes in DL11, the Richmond district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How DL11 compares
Well above average
A bigger share of DL11's rented homes fall short than in most of England and Wales.
90% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks DL11 34 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in DL11
Of 195 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 1,944 properties of all tenures.
164 of those 175 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 DL11
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries. DL11 is split across 2 of them.
- North Yorkshire 92% of the district
- County Durham 8% 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% |
| DL10 | Richmond | 732 | 516 | 70% |
| 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% |
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.