What is the average EPC rating in GL15 5?

The average EPC rating in GL15 5 is band B. This is based on 3,700 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Forest of Dean.

How many properties in GL15 5 need energy improvements?

40% of properties in GL15 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 60% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in GL15?

The most frequently recommended improvements in GL15 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,075 properties), solar water heating (7,740 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (3,655 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in GL15 5

3,700 properties in GL15 5 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of B—above the GL15 average. 40% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of GL15 in Forest of Dean. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

3,700

Band A-C

60%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

40%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across GL15 5.

A2%

B30%

C28%

D29%

E9%

F2%

G0%

Energy efficiency in GL15 5 is typical for the GL15 area. There are opportunities for improvement across various property types.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Primrose Hill Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	C	1 months ago	View report
Lakeside Avenue Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	E	1 months ago	View report
Fox View House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Mallard Way House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Bracken Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Octavia Place House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Carnation Close House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Rushyleaze House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Wydean Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Fox View House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in GL15

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
8075 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
7740 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
3655 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
3388 occurrences · Code E
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
2465 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about GL15 5

: The average EPC rating in GL15 5 is band B. This is based on 3,700 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Forest of Dean.
: 40% of properties in GL15 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 60% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in GL15 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,075 properties), solar water heating (7,740 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (3,655 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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