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EPC ratings in Reading
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Reading. 57,731 properties have been assessed, with an average rating of D. Browse districts below to see local energy efficiency trends, or search for a specific address to view detailed EPC data. The most common improvement recommended across Reading is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 51% of EPC-rated homes in Reading are band A-C and 49% are band D-G, broadly in line with the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Reading.
District breakdown
4 districts in this authority.
Common improvements in Reading
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
46355 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
41147 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
33658 occurrences
- 4
Internal or external wall insulation
15085 occurrences
- 5
Cavity wall insulation
8903 occurrences
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Summary
In Reading, 50.6% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 57,731 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 2.9 percentage points above the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Reading. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/reading
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 57,731
- Statistics updated:
- June 2026
- Source:
- The MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate these figures · All EPC data downloads