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EPC ratings in Bolton
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Bolton. 90,323 properties have been assessed, with an average rating of D. Browse districts below to see local energy efficiency trends, or search for a specific address to view detailed EPC data. The most common improvement recommended across Bolton is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 47% of EPC-rated homes in Bolton are band A-C and 53% are band D-G, broadly in line with the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Bolton.
District breakdown
7 districts in this authority.
BL1
Properties: 22,761
Band A-C
48%
Band D-G
52%
BL2
Properties: 13,590
Band A-C
44%
Band D-G
56%
BL3
Properties: 18,900
Band A-C
45%
Band D-G
55%
BL4
Properties: 10,842
Band A-C
49%
Band D-G
51%
BL5
Properties: 8,855
Band A-C
50%
Band D-G
50%
BL6
Properties: 10,495
Band A-C
50%
Band D-G
50%
BL7
Properties: 3,458
Band A-C
39%
Band D-G
61%
Common improvements in Bolton
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
96467 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
82036 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
71253 occurrences
- 4
Cavity wall insulation
29253 occurrences
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
20090 occurrences
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Summary
In Bolton, 46.9% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 90,323 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 0.8 percentage points below the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Bolton. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/bolton
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 90,323
- Statistics updated:
- June 2026
- Source:
- The MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate these figures · All EPC data downloads