Postcode district
EPC ratings in OL8
OL8 in Oldham has 13,107 properties with EPC certificates. The average rating is C, above the Oldham average. Browse sectors below or search for a specific address to view detailed property data. The area is predominantly house (82%). The most frequently recommended improvement is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across OL8.
Property type mix
Distribution of property types (houses, flats, bungalows) within OL8.
In OL8, the most common EPC-rated properties are house (around 82%) and flat (around 11%). This mix shapes how easy it is for local homes to improve their EPC ratings.
Top recommendations
Improvements most often recommended in this district.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
17496 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
14270 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
10826 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Cavity wall insulation
6722 occurrences · Code B
- 5
Floor insulation
5556 occurrences · Code E
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