What is the average EPC rating in BL8 3?

The average EPC rating in BL8 3 is band D. This is based on 2,109 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Bury.

How many properties in BL8 3 need energy improvements?

66% of properties in BL8 3 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 34% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in BL8?

The most frequently recommended improvements in BL8 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (11,569 properties), solar water heating (9,738 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (8,188 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in BL8 3

2,109 properties in BL8 3 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the BL8 average. 66% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of BL8 in Bury. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

2,109

Band A-C

34%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

66%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across BL8 3.

A0%

B4%

C29%

D48%

E15%

F3%

G1%

Most properties in BL8 3 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in BL8 include solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp and solar water heating.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Sunny Bower Street House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Market Street House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Calderwood Close House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Holly Street House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Neston Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
-8 House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Acresbrook Walk House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Birch Avenue House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Ryecroft Avenue House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Neston Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in BL8

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
11569 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
9738 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
8188 occurrences · Code H
4
Cavity wall insulation
3971 occurrences · Code B
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
3744 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about BL8 3

: The average EPC rating in BL8 3 is band D. This is based on 2,109 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Bury.
: 66% of properties in BL8 3 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 34% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in BL8 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (11,569 properties), solar water heating (9,738 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (8,188 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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