What is the average EPC rating in SG17 5?

The average EPC rating in SG17 5 is band B. This is based on 5,145 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Central Bedfordshire.

How many properties in SG17 5 need energy improvements?

37% of properties in SG17 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 63% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in SG17?

The most frequently recommended improvements in SG17 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (5,050 properties), solar water heating (4,627 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (2,482 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in SG17 5

5,145 properties in SG17 5 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of B—matching the SG17 average. 37% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of SG17 in Central Bedfordshire. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

5,145

Band A-C

63%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

37%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across SG17 5.

A2%

B31%

C30%

D29%

E7%

F1%

G0%

Energy efficiency in SG17 5 is typical for the SG17 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
Collar Close House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Fildyke Road Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	F	1 months ago	View report
Cedar Close House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Bury Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Rectory Road House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Collar Close House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Collar Close House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Earl Close Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	B	1 months ago	View report
Broad Street Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	C	1 months ago	View report
Brickle Place House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in SG17

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
5050 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
4627 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
2482 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
1743 occurrences · Code E
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
1372 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about SG17 5

: The average EPC rating in SG17 5 is band B. This is based on 5,145 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Central Bedfordshire.
: 37% of properties in SG17 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 63% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in SG17 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (5,050 properties), solar water heating (4,627 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (2,482 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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