Postcode district
EPC ratings in B71
B71 in Sandwell has 9,747 properties with EPC certificates. The average rating is C, above the Sandwell average. Browse sectors below or search for a specific address to view detailed property data. The area is predominantly house (69%). The most frequently recommended improvement is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across B71.
Property type mix
Distribution of property types (houses, flats, bungalows) within B71.
In B71, the most common EPC-rated properties are house (around 69%) and flat (around 25%). 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
9286 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
7887 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
6762 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
3391 occurrences · Code E
- 5
Cavity wall insulation
2747 occurrences · Code B
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