What is the average EPC rating in CB2 8?

The average EPC rating in CB2 8 is band B. This is based on 1,713 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Cambridge.

How many properties in CB2 8 need energy improvements?

21% of properties in CB2 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 79% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in CB2?

The most frequently recommended improvements in CB2 are solar water heating (3,468 properties), solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (3,016 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (2,391 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in CB2 8

1,713 properties in CB2 8 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of B—matching the CB2 average. Only 21% of homes are rated D-G, reflecting above-average energy efficiency. This sector is part of CB2 in Cambridge. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

1,713

Band A-C

79%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

21%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CB2 8.

A1%

B40%

C39%

D13%

E5%

F2%

G0%

CB2 8 has above-average energy efficiency ratings compared to the national average. Many properties here have already implemented key improvements.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Hills Road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	A	1 months ago	View report
Porson Court House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Purbeck House Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Fitzwilliam Road House•1 months ago	House	F	1 months ago	View report
Queensway Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Hills Road House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Luard Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Rutherford Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Rayleigh Close House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Clarendon Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in CB2

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar water heating
3468 occurrences · Code L
2
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
3016 occurrences · Code M
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
2391 occurrences · Code H
4
Internal or external wall insulation
1178 occurrences · Code C
5
Cavity wall insulation
900 occurrences · Code B

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about CB2 8

: The average EPC rating in CB2 8 is band B. This is based on 1,713 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Cambridge.
: 21% of properties in CB2 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 79% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in CB2 are solar water heating (3,468 properties), solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (3,016 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (2,391 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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