What is the average EPC rating in BB5 6?

The average EPC rating in BB5 6 is band D. This is based on 3,547 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Hyndburn.

How many properties in BB5 6 need energy improvements?

69% of properties in BB5 6 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 31% 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 (25,149 properties), solar water heating (22,166 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (16,668 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in BB5 6

3,547 properties in BB5 6 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the BB5 average. 69% 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

3,547

Band A-C

31%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

69%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across BB5 6.

A0%

B3%

C28%

D48%

E17%

F3%

G1%

Most properties in BB5 6 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
Lowergate Road House•Today	House	D	Today	View report
Cheltenham Avenue Bungalow•Today	Bungalow	E	Today	View report
Burnley Road House•Today	House	D	Today	View report
Ground Floor Flat Flat•Today	Flat	C	Today	View report
Bluebell Way House•Today	House	C	Today	View report
Burnley Lane House•Today	House	C	Today	View report
Stanley Street House•Today	House	C	Today	View report
Stanley Street Flat•Today	Flat	C	Today	View report
Keswick Close House•Today	House	C	Today	View report
Bold Street House•Today	House	G	Today	View report

Common improvements in BB5

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
25149 occurrences · Code 34
2
Solar water heating
22166 occurrences · Code 19
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
16668 occurrences · Code 35
4
Internal or external wall insulation
12847 occurrences · Code 7
5
Cavity wall insulation
6924 occurrences · Code 6

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about BB5 6

: The average EPC rating in BB5 6 is band D. This is based on 3,547 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Hyndburn.
: 69% of properties in BB5 6 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 31% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in BB5 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (25,149 properties), solar water heating (22,166 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (16,668 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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