What is the average EPC rating in BN3 8?

The average EPC rating in BN3 8 is band C. This is based on 2,156 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Brighton and Hove.

How many properties in BN3 8 need energy improvements?

54% of properties in BN3 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 46% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in BN3?

Common EPC improvements recommended in the BN3 area include loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, upgrading to a more efficient boiler, installing double glazing, and switching to LED lighting. The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in BN3 8

2,156 properties in BN3 8 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of C—above the BN3 average. 54% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of BN3 in Brighton and Hove. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

2,156

Band A-C

46%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

54%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across BN3 8.

A0%

B3%

C43%

D41%

E12%

F1%

G0%

Energy efficiency in BN3 8 is typical for the BN3 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
Barnet Way Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Gleton Avenue House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Amberley Drive House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Findon Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Broad Rig Avenue Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Sherbourne Close Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Clayton Way Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Warenne Road Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Chichester Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Clarke Avenue House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in BN3

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
23033 occurrences · Code 35
2
Internal or external wall insulation
19892 occurrences · Code 7
3
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazed windows
15653 occurrences · Code 8
4
Cavity wall insulation
11941 occurrences · Code 6
5
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
11628 occurrences · Code 34

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about BN3 8

: The average EPC rating in BN3 8 is band C. This is based on 2,156 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Brighton and Hove.
: 54% of properties in BN3 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 46% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: Common EPC improvements recommended in the BN3 area include loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, upgrading to a more efficient boiler, installing double glazing, and switching to LED lighting. The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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