What is the average EPC rating in SO40 3?

The average EPC rating in SO40 3 is band D. This is based on 2,270 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in New Forest.

How many properties in SO40 3 need energy improvements?

58% of properties in SO40 3 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 42% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in SO40?

The most frequently recommended improvements in SO40 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (11,869 properties), solar water heating (10,780 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (7,735 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in SO40 3

2,270 properties in SO40 3 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the SO40 average. 58% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of SO40 in New Forest. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

2,270

Band A-C

42%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

58%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across SO40 3.

A1%

B9%

C32%

D43%

E13%

F2%

G0%

Energy efficiency in SO40 3 is typical for the SO40 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
-24 Commercial Road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Hamtun Crescent House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
-24 Commercial Road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Hawkers Close House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
-24 Commercial Road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Huntingdon Close House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Portal Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Water Lane House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Salisbury Road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	B	1 months ago	View report
Hawkers Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in SO40

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
11869 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
10780 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
7735 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
4402 occurrences · Code E
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
4130 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about SO40 3

: The average EPC rating in SO40 3 is band D. This is based on 2,270 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in New Forest.
: 58% of properties in SO40 3 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 42% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in SO40 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (11,869 properties), solar water heating (10,780 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (7,735 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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