What is the average EPC rating in PR8 5?

The average EPC rating in PR8 5 is band B. This is based on 2,487 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Sefton.

How many properties in PR8 5 need energy improvements?

49% of properties in PR8 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 51% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in PR8?

The most frequently recommended improvements in PR8 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (18,258 properties), low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (14,660 properties), and solar water heating (12,978 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in PR8 5

2,487 properties in PR8 5 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of B—above the PR8 average. 49% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of PR8 in Sefton. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

2,487

Band A-C

51%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

49%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across PR8 5.

A0%

B32%

C20%

D28%

E16%

F4%

G1%

Energy efficiency in PR8 5 is typical for the PR8 area. There are opportunities for improvement across various property types.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Birdling Drive House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Lodge Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	G	1 months ago	View report
Birdling Drive House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Birdling Drive House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Holbrook Court House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Southport Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Sefton Street House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Folkestone Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Birdling Drive House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Birdling Drive House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in PR8

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
18258 occurrences · Code M
2
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
14660 occurrences · Code H
3
Solar water heating
12978 occurrences · Code L
4
Cavity wall insulation
11599 occurrences · Code B
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
6527 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about PR8 5

: The average EPC rating in PR8 5 is band B. This is based on 2,487 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Sefton.
: 49% of properties in PR8 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 51% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in PR8 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (18,258 properties), low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (14,660 properties), and solar water heating (12,978 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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