What is the average EPC rating in HG3 5?

The average EPC rating in HG3 5 is band D. This is based on 1,187 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in E07000165.

How many properties in HG3 5 need energy improvements?

73% of properties in HG3 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 27% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in HG3?

The most frequently recommended improvements in HG3 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (10,944 properties), solar water heating (9,367 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,528 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in HG3 5

1,187 properties in HG3 5 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the HG3 average. 73% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of HG3 in E07000165. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

1,187

Band A-C

27%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

73%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across HG3 5.

A0%

B4%

C22%

D39%

E23%

F8%

G3%

Most properties in HG3 5 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in HG3 include solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp and solar water heating.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Church Cottage House•1 months ago	House	F	1 months ago	View report
Sommerset Cottage House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Kell Mews Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Park Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
The Retreat House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Foster Beck Lodge Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Holly Thorpe House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Water Works Cottages House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
High Street Maisonette•1 months ago	Maisonette	E	1 months ago	View report
The Watermill House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in HG3

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
10944 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
9367 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
5528 occurrences · Code H
4
Wind turbine
2901 occurrences · Code N
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
2853 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about HG3 5

: The average EPC rating in HG3 5 is band D. This is based on 1,187 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in E07000165.
: 73% of properties in HG3 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 27% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in HG3 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (10,944 properties), solar water heating (9,367 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,528 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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