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EPC ratings in Dorset
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Dorset. 131,728 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 Dorset is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 46% of EPC-rated homes in Dorset are band A-C and 54% are band D-G, broadly in line with the England & Wales average.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Dorset.
District breakdown
19 districts in this authority.
BH16
Properties: 3,560
Band A-C
47%
Band D-G
53%
BH19
Properties: 4,915
Band A-C
41%
Band D-G
59%
BH20
Properties: 6,291
Band A-C
40%
Band D-G
60%
BH21
Properties: 11,851
Band A-C
46%
Band D-G
54%
BH22
Properties: 9,120
Band A-C
43%
Band D-G
57%
BH31
Properties: 4,261
Band A-C
47%
Band D-G
53%
DT1
Properties: 8,469
Band A-C
65%
Band D-G
35%
DT10
Properties: 4,362
Band A-C
45%
Band D-G
55%
DT11
Properties: 10,009
Band A-C
47%
Band D-G
53%
DT2
Properties: 8,511
Band A-C
34%
Band D-G
66%
DT3
Properties: 8,562
Band A-C
51%
Band D-G
49%
DT4
Properties: 13,914
Band A-C
46%
Band D-G
54%
DT5
Properties: 4,572
Band A-C
47%
Band D-G
53%
DT6
Properties: 8,396
Band A-C
40%
Band D-G
60%
DT7
Properties: 1,730
Band A-C
40%
Band D-G
60%
DT8
Properties: 2,290
Band A-C
35%
Band D-G
65%
DT9
Properties: 6,454
Band A-C
41%
Band D-G
59%
SP7
Properties: 4,757
Band A-C
57%
Band D-G
43%
SP8
Properties: 5,269
Band A-C
49%
Band D-G
51%
Common improvements in Dorset
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
123035 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
110489 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
79060 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
43970 occurrences · Code E
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
24805 occurrences · Code J
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