Postcode district · Newton Aycliffe
EPC C by 2030 in DL5
440 privately rented homes in DL5, the Newton Aycliffe district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How DL5 compares
Well below average
DL5 is in better shape than most of England and Wales.
41% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks DL5 2,011 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in DL5
Of 1,079 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 10,435 properties of all tenures.
437 of those 440 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 DL5
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries. DL5 is split across 2 of them.
- County Durham 92% of the district
- Darlington 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% |
| 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.