What is the average EPC rating in OL13 8?

The average EPC rating in OL13 8 is band D. This is based on 1,470 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Rossendale.

How many properties in OL13 8 need energy improvements?

69% of properties in OL13 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 31% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in OL13?

The most frequently recommended improvements in OL13 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (6,583 properties), solar water heating (5,747 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (4,055 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in OL13 8

1,470 properties in OL13 8 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the OL13 average. 69% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of OL13 in Rossendale. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

1,470

Band A-C

31%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

69%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across OL13 8.

A0%

B4%

C27%

D44%

E18%

F5%

G2%

Most properties in OL13 8 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in OL13 include solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp and solar water heating.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Deerplay View Flat•1 months ago	Flat	B	1 months ago	View report
Corporation Court Flat•1 months ago	Flat	D	1 months ago	View report
Fernhill Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Deerplay View House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Fernhill Crescent Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Bankside Lane House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Wright Street House•1 months ago	House	F	1 months ago	View report
Burnley Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Cowtoot Lane House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Folly Clough Barn House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in OL13

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
6583 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
5747 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
4055 occurrences · Code H
4
Internal or external wall insulation
2886 occurrences · Code C
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
1730 occurrences · Code J

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Frequently asked questions about OL13 8

: The average EPC rating in OL13 8 is band D. This is based on 1,470 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Rossendale.
: 69% of properties in OL13 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 31% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in OL13 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (6,583 properties), solar water heating (5,747 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (4,055 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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