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EPC ratings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 141,058 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is low energy lighting for all fixed outlets, followed by solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.
On average, 48% of EPC-rated homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are band A-C and 52% are band D-G, broadly in line with the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
District breakdown
18 districts in this authority.
BH1
Properties: 11,377
Band A-C
54%
Band D-G
46%
BH10
Properties: 6,157
Band A-C
37%
Band D-G
63%
BH11
Properties: 6,367
Band A-C
48%
Band D-G
52%
BH12
Properties: 11,231
Band A-C
45%
Band D-G
55%
BH13
Properties: 4,560
Band A-C
65%
Band D-G
35%
BH14
Properties: 9,808
Band A-C
50%
Band D-G
50%
BH15
Properties: 12,767
Band A-C
56%
Band D-G
44%
BH17
Properties: 6,687
Band A-C
50%
Band D-G
50%
BH18
Properties: 3,005
Band A-C
36%
Band D-G
64%
BH2
Properties: 5,591
Band A-C
55%
Band D-G
45%
BH23
Properties: 17,703
Band A-C
46%
Band D-G
54%
BH3
Properties: 1,773
Band A-C
37%
Band D-G
63%
BH4
Properties: 5,000
Band A-C
52%
Band D-G
48%
BH5
Properties: 5,288
Band A-C
52%
Band D-G
48%
BH6
Properties: 8,391
Band A-C
42%
Band D-G
58%
BH7
Properties: 3,661
Band A-C
36%
Band D-G
64%
BH8
Properties: 9,844
Band A-C
49%
Band D-G
51%
BH9
Properties: 9,241
Band A-C
33%
Band D-G
67%
Common improvements in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
97544 occurrences
- 2
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
92540 occurrences
- 3
Solar water heating
78478 occurrences
- 4
Cavity wall insulation
55740 occurrences
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
26439 occurrences
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Summary
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 47.6% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 141,058 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is in line with the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 141,058
- 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