What is the average EPC rating in BH8 9?

The average EPC rating in BH8 9 is band D. This is based on 2,954 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How many properties in BH8 9 need energy improvements?

64% of properties in BH8 9 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 36% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in BH8?

The most frequently recommended improvements in BH8 are low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (6,397 properties), solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (5,838 properties), and solar water heating (5,015 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in BH8 9

2,954 properties in BH8 9 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—below the BH8 average. 64% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of BH8 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

2,954

Band A-C

36%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

64%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across BH8 9.

A0%

B7%

C29%

D43%

E16%

F4%

G1%

Most properties in BH8 9 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in BH8 include low energy lighting for all fixed outlets and solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Clyde House 3a Flat•2 months ago	Flat	D	2 months ago	View report
Queens Park Gardens House•2 months ago	House	D	2 months ago	View report
Flat B Flat•2 months ago	Flat	D	2 months ago	View report
Copsewood Avenue Bungalow•2 months ago	Bungalow	C	2 months ago	View report
Lower Flat Flat•2 months ago	Flat	C	2 months ago	View report
Park View Court Flat•2 months ago	Flat	C	2 months ago	View report
Howard Road House•2 months ago	House	C	2 months ago	View report
Queens Park Gardens Flat•2 months ago	Flat	C	2 months ago	View report
Balmoral Avenue House•2 months ago	House	C	2 months ago	View report
Bradpole Road House•2 months ago	House	D	2 months ago	View report

Common improvements in BH8

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
6397 occurrences · Code 35
2
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
5838 occurrences · Code 34
3
Solar water heating
5015 occurrences · Code 19
4
Cavity wall insulation
4271 occurrences · Code 6
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
2911 occurrences · Code 20

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Frequently asked questions about BH8 9

: The average EPC rating in BH8 9 is band D. This is based on 2,954 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
: 64% of properties in BH8 9 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 36% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in BH8 are low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (6,397 properties), solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (5,838 properties), and solar water heating (5,015 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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