What is the average EPC rating in BN1 5?

The average EPC rating in BN1 5 is band D. This is based on 3,487 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Brighton and Hove.

How many properties in BN1 5 need energy improvements?

67% of properties in BN1 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 33% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in BN1?

The most frequently recommended improvements in BN1 are low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (20,061 properties), internal or external wall insulation (17,990 properties), and solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (15,582 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in BN1 5

3,487 properties in BN1 5 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the BN1 average. 67% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of BN1 in Brighton and Hove. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

3,487

Band A-C

33%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

67%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across BN1 5.

A1%

B4%

C28%

D46%

E18%

F3%

G1%

Most properties in BN1 5 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in BN1 include low energy lighting for all fixed outlets and internal or external wall insulation.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Dyke Road Avenue House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Eldred Avenue House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Valley Drive House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Dyke Road Avenue House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Dyke Road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	B	1 months ago	View report
Millcroft Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Tivoli Crescent North House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Fairview Rise House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Tivoli Crescent North House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Old Shoreham Road House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in BN1

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
20061 occurrences · Code H
2
Internal or external wall insulation
17990 occurrences · Code C
3
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
15582 occurrences · Code M
4
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazed windows
13649 occurrences · Code F
5
Solar water heating
12087 occurrences · Code L

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about BN1 5

: The average EPC rating in BN1 5 is band D. This is based on 3,487 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Brighton and Hove.
: 67% of properties in BN1 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 33% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in BN1 are low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (20,061 properties), internal or external wall insulation (17,990 properties), and solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (15,582 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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