What is the average EPC rating in OL2 7?

The average EPC rating in OL2 7 is band D. This is based on 3,335 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Oldham.

How many properties in OL2 7 need energy improvements?

61% of properties in OL2 7 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 39% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in OL2?

The most frequently recommended improvements in OL2 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (13,594 properties), solar water heating (11,932 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (9,404 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in OL2 7

3,335 properties in OL2 7 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the OL2 average. 61% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of OL2 in Oldham. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

3,335

Band A-C

39%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

61%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across OL2 7.

A0%

B4%

C34%

D46%

E13%

F2%

G0%

Most properties in OL2 7 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in OL2 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
Edward Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Malvern Close Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Brookfield House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Princess Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Bickerstaffe Close House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Lyon Street House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Trent Road Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
St. James Street House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Church Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Smallbrook Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in OL2

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
13594 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
11932 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
9404 occurrences · Code H
4
Cavity wall insulation
5493 occurrences · Code B
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
4016 occurrences · Code J

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Frequently asked questions about OL2 7

: The average EPC rating in OL2 7 is band D. This is based on 3,335 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Oldham.
: 61% of properties in OL2 7 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 39% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in OL2 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (13,594 properties), solar water heating (11,932 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (9,404 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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