What is the average EPC rating in BB5 1?

The average EPC rating in BB5 1 is band D. This is based on 1,526 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Hyndburn.

How many properties in BB5 1 need energy improvements?

75% of properties in BB5 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 25% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in BB5?

The most frequently recommended improvements in BB5 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (25,984 properties), solar water heating (22,231 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (16,786 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in BB5 1

1,526 properties in BB5 1 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the BB5 average. 75% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of BB5 in Hyndburn. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

1,526

Band A-C

25%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

75%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across BB5 1.

A0%

B1%

C25%

D44%

E24%

F4%

G2%

Most properties in BB5 1 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in BB5 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
Persia Street House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Abbey Street Flat•1 months ago	Flat	D	1 months ago	View report
Burnley Road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
-85 Blackburn Road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Russia Street Flat•1 months ago	Flat	D	1 months ago	View report
Burnley Road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	E	1 months ago	View report
Devonshire Street House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
-24 Abbey Street Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Lister Street House•1 months ago	House	F	1 months ago	View report
Milnshaw Lane House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in BB5

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
25984 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
22231 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
16786 occurrences · Code H
4
Internal or external wall insulation
12847 occurrences · Code C
5
Cavity wall insulation
7082 occurrences · Code B

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about BB5 1

: The average EPC rating in BB5 1 is band D. This is based on 1,526 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Hyndburn.
: 75% of properties in BB5 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 25% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in BB5 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (25,984 properties), solar water heating (22,231 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (16,786 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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