Postcode district
EPC ratings in PR1
PR1 in Preston has 19,114 properties with EPC certificates. The average rating is C, matching the Preston average. Browse sectors below or search for a specific address to view detailed property data. The area is predominantly house (59%). The most frequently recommended improvement is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across PR1.
Property type mix
Distribution of property types (houses, flats, bungalows) within PR1.
In PR1, the most common EPC-rated properties are house (around 59%) and flat (around 37%). 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
24309 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
20594 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
17091 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Cavity wall insulation
10516 occurrences · Code B
- 5
Floor insulation (solid floor)
7859 occurrences · Code E
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