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EPC ratings in Folkestone and Hythe
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Folkestone and Hythe. 40,356 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 Folkestone and Hythe is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 46% of EPC-rated homes in Folkestone and Hythe are band A-C and 54% are band D-G, broadly in line with the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Folkestone and Hythe.
District breakdown
6 districts in this authority.
Common improvements in Folkestone and Hythe
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
34139 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
29950 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
25137 occurrences
- 4
Cavity wall insulation
11777 occurrences
- 5
Floor insulation (solid floor)
10754 occurrences
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Summary
In Folkestone and Hythe, 46.4% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 40,356 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 1.3 percentage points below the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Folkestone and Hythe. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/folkestone-and-hythe
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 40,356
- 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