What is the average EPC rating in BL1 5?

The average EPC rating in BL1 5 is band D. This is based on 3,461 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Bolton.

How many properties in BL1 5 need energy improvements?

57% of properties in BL1 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 43% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in BL1?

The most frequently recommended improvements in BL1 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (22,275 properties), solar water heating (18,219 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (17,841 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in BL1 5

3,461 properties in BL1 5 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—below the BL1 average. 57% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of BL1 in Bolton. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

3,461

Band A-C

43%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

57%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across BL1 5.

A0%

B7%

C36%

D41%

E13%

F2%

G1%

Energy efficiency in BL1 5 is typical for the BL1 area. There are opportunities for improvement across various property types.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Lightbounds Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Johnson Fold Avenue House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Longridge Crescent Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	F	1 months ago	View report
Tattersall Avenue House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Old Kiln Lane House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Lingmoor Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Dunsop Drive House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Keilder Mews House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Bowen Street House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Dunsop Drive House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in BL1

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
22275 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
18219 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
17841 occurrences · Code H
4
Cavity wall insulation
8983 occurrences · Code B
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
6377 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about BL1 5

: The average EPC rating in BL1 5 is band D. This is based on 3,461 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Bolton.
: 57% of properties in BL1 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 43% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in BL1 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (22,275 properties), solar water heating (18,219 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (17,841 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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