What is the average EPC rating in RG1 5?

The average EPC rating in RG1 5 is band D. This is based on 3,063 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Reading.

How many properties in RG1 5 need energy improvements?

70% of properties in RG1 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 30% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in RG1?

The most frequently recommended improvements in RG1 are internal or external wall insulation (10,282 properties), low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (9,928 properties), and solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (9,781 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in RG1 5

3,063 properties in RG1 5 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—below the RG1 average. 70% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of RG1 in Reading. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

3,063

Band A-C

30%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

70%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across RG1 5.

A0%

B4%

C26%

D46%

E19%

F4%

G1%

Most properties in RG1 5 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in RG1 include internal or external wall insulation and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Eastern Avenue House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Avebury Square House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Blenheim Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
The Mount House•1 months ago	House	F	1 months ago	View report
Crown Colonnade Flat•1 months ago	Flat	D	1 months ago	View report
Hamilton Road House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Alexandra Road House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Hillside House Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
London Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Donnington Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in RG1

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Internal or external wall insulation
10282 occurrences · Code C
2
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
9928 occurrences · Code H
3
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
9781 occurrences · Code M
4
Solar water heating
8489 occurrences · Code L
5
Floor insulation (suspended floor)
3909 occurrences · Code E

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about RG1 5

: The average EPC rating in RG1 5 is band D. This is based on 3,063 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Reading.
: 70% of properties in RG1 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 30% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in RG1 are internal or external wall insulation (10,282 properties), low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (9,928 properties), and solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (9,781 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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