What is the average EPC rating in LU5 6?

The average EPC rating in LU5 6 is band B. This is based on 4,724 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Central Bedfordshire.

How many properties in LU5 6 need energy improvements?

27% of properties in LU5 6 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 73% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in LU5?

The most frequently recommended improvements in LU5 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (15,117 properties), solar water heating (14,581 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (8,889 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in LU5 6

4,724 properties in LU5 6 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of B—above the LU5 average. Only 27% of homes are rated D-G, reflecting above-average energy efficiency. This sector is part of LU5 in Central Bedfordshire. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

4,724

Band A-C

73%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

27%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across LU5 6.

A5%

B52%

C15%

D20%

E6%

F1%

G0%

LU5 6 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
Snowhill Place House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Kissing Grove House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Snowhill Place House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Snowhill Place House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Snowhill Place House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Kissing Grove Maisonette•1 months ago	Maisonette	B	1 months ago	View report
Russell Road House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Morpeth Crescent Flat•1 months ago	Flat	B	1 months ago	View report
Brooklyn Rise House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Warkworth Crescent House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in LU5

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
15117 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
14581 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
8889 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
5698 occurrences · Code E
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
4260 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about LU5 6

: The average EPC rating in LU5 6 is band B. This is based on 4,724 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Central Bedfordshire.
: 27% of properties in LU5 6 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 73% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in LU5 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (15,117 properties), solar water heating (14,581 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (8,889 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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