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EPC ratings in Forest of Dean
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Forest of Dean. 27,723 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 Forest of Dean is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 42% of EPC-rated homes in Forest of Dean are band A-C and 58% are band D-G, broadly below the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Forest of Dean.
District breakdown
6 districts in this authority.
Common improvements in Forest of Dean
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
27712 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
26316 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
13047 occurrences
- 4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
12160 occurrences
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
3880 occurrences
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Summary
In Forest of Dean, 42.2% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 27,723 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 5.5 percentage points below the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Forest of Dean. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/forest-of-dean
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 27,723
- 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