What is the average EPC rating in RG1 5?

The average EPC rating in RG1 5 is band D. This is based on 3,035 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 (9,880 properties), and solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (9,462 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in RG1 5

3,035 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

3,035

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
New Road House•2 months ago	House	D	2 months ago	View report
Marlborough Avenue House•2 months ago	House	C	2 months ago	View report
Hatherley Road House•2 months ago	House	E	2 months ago	View report
Kendrick Road House•2 months ago	House	G	2 months ago	View report
Vanbrugh Court Flat•2 months ago	Flat	C	2 months ago	View report
Farringdon Court Flat•2 months ago	Flat	C	2 months ago	View report
Cadugan Place House•2 months ago	House	C	2 months ago	View report
Queens Lawns Flat•2 months ago	Flat	D	2 months ago	View report
Donnington Gardens House•2 months ago	House	C	2 months ago	View report
Oaklands Flat•2 months ago	Flat	C	2 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 7
2
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
9880 occurrences · Code 35
3
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
9462 occurrences · Code 34
4
Solar water heating
8448 occurrences · Code 19
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
3756 occurrences · Code 20

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Frequently asked questions about RG1 5

: The average EPC rating in RG1 5 is band D. This is based on 3,035 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 (9,880 properties), and solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (9,462 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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