What is the average EPC rating in SO42 7?

The average EPC rating in SO42 7 is band D. This is based on 1,663 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in New Forest.

How many properties in SO42 7 need energy improvements?

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.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in SO42?

The most frequently recommended improvements in SO42 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (1,861 properties), solar water heating (1,533 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (1,316 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in SO42 7

1,663 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.

Average band

Total properties

1,663

Band A-C

32%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

68%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across SO42 7.

A0%

B8%

C23%

D35%

E22%

F8%

G3%

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•Today	Bungalow	D	Today	View report
Homelands House•Today	House	C	Today	View report
Lodge Farmhouse House•Today	House	E	Today	View report
Elmstead House•Today	House	D	Today	View report
Grooms Cottage New Forest Buckhounds Bungalow•Today	Bungalow	D	Today	View report
Flat Flat•Today	Flat	E	Today	View report
Greenwells House•Today	House	D	Today	View report
Warton Close Bungalow•Today	Bungalow	D	Today	View report
Buckhounds House•Today	House	E	Today	View report
Fallow Close House•Today	House	C	Today	View report

Common improvements in SO42

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
1861 occurrences · Code 34
2
Solar water heating
1533 occurrences · Code 19
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
1316 occurrences · Code 35
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
882 occurrences · Code 58
5
Cavity wall insulation
752 occurrences · Code 6

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about SO42 7

: The average EPC rating in SO42 7 is band D. This is based on 1,663 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 (1,861 properties), solar water heating (1,533 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (1,316 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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