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EPC ratings in Braintree
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Braintree. 49,541 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 Braintree is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 51% of EPC-rated homes in Braintree are band A-C and 49% are band D-G, broadly in line with the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Braintree.
Common improvements in Braintree
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
39862 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
37172 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
23208 occurrences
- 4
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
13625 occurrences
- 5
Floor insulation (solid floor)
12182 occurrences
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Summary
In Braintree, 50.5% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 49,541 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 2.8 percentage points above the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Braintree. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/braintree
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 49,541
- 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