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EPC ratings in Gateshead
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Gateshead. 66,099 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 Gateshead is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 48% of EPC-rated homes in Gateshead are band A-C and 52% are band D-G, broadly in line with the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Gateshead.
District breakdown
10 districts in this authority.
DH3
Properties: 4,428
Band A-C
56%
Band D-G
44%
NE10
Properties: 11,307
Band A-C
44%
Band D-G
56%
NE11
Properties: 4,868
Band A-C
47%
Band D-G
53%
NE16
Properties: 5,643
Band A-C
43%
Band D-G
57%
NE17
Properties: 1,498
Band A-C
37%
Band D-G
63%
NE21
Properties: 5,676
Band A-C
49%
Band D-G
51%
NE39
Properties: 2,537
Band A-C
40%
Band D-G
60%
NE40
Properties: 5,244
Band A-C
45%
Band D-G
55%
NE8
Properties: 13,844
Band A-C
56%
Band D-G
44%
NE9
Properties: 10,975
Band A-C
44%
Band D-G
56%
Common improvements in Gateshead
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
64878 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
56494 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
50058 occurrences
- 4
Floor insulation (suspended floor)
21674 occurrences
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
14322 occurrences
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Summary
In Gateshead, 47.6% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 66,099 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is in line with the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Gateshead. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/gateshead
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 66,099
- 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