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EPC ratings in Chelmsford
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Chelmsford. 57,689 properties have been assessed, with an average rating of D. Browse districts below to see local energy efficiency trends, or search for a specific address to view detailed EPC data. The most common improvement recommended across Chelmsford is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 52% of EPC-rated homes in Chelmsford are band A-C and 48% are band D-G, broadly in line with the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Chelmsford.
District breakdown
3 districts in this authority.
Common improvements in Chelmsford
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
51436 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
47369 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
35964 occurrences
- 4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
21526 occurrences
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
17194 occurrences
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Summary
In Chelmsford, 51.8% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 57,689 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 4.1 percentage points above the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Chelmsford. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/chelmsford
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 57,689
- Statistics updated:
- June 2026
- Source:
- The MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate these figures · All EPC data downloads