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EPC ratings in SO42 7
1,681 properties in SO42 7 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the SO42 average. 68% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of SO42 in New Forest. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across SO42 7.
Most properties in SO42 7 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in SO42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oberfield Road Bungalow•1 months ago | Bungalow | D | 1 months ago | View report |
Homelands House•1 months ago | House | C | 1 months ago | View report |
Lodge Farmhouse House•1 months ago | House | E | 1 months ago | View report |
Elmstead House•1 months ago | House | D | 1 months ago | View report |
Flat Flat•1 months ago | Flat | E | 1 months ago | View report |
Grooms Cottage New Forest Buckhounds Bungalow•1 months ago | Bungalow | D | 1 months ago | View report |
Greenwells House•1 months ago | House | D | 1 months ago | View report |
Warton Close Bungalow•1 months ago | Bungalow | D | 1 months ago | View report |
Buckhounds House•1 months ago | House | E | 1 months ago | View report |
Fallow Close House•1 months ago | House | C | 1 months ago | View report |
Common improvements in SO42
These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
1921 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
1553 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
1330 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
927 occurrences · Code E
- 5
Cavity wall insulation
777 occurrences · Code B
Frequently asked questions about SO42 7
The average EPC rating in SO42 7 is band D. This is based on 1,681 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in New Forest.
68% of properties in SO42 7 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 32% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
The most frequently recommended improvements in SO42 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (1,921 properties), solar water heating (1,553 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (1,330 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.
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