What is the average EPC rating in SO16 3?

The average EPC rating in SO16 3 is band D. This is based on 2,557 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Southampton.

How many properties in SO16 3 need energy improvements?

63% of properties in SO16 3 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 37% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in SO16?

The most frequently recommended improvements in SO16 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (16,180 properties), solar water heating (14,976 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (14,892 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in SO16 3

2,557 properties in SO16 3 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the SO16 average. 63% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of SO16 in Southampton. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

2,557

Band A-C

37%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

63%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across SO16 3.

A1%

B3%

C33%

D45%

E14%

F3%

G1%

Most properties in SO16 3 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in SO16 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
Violet Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Primrose Road House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Burgess Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Brading Close House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Bassett Green Close Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Leaside Way House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Leaside Way Flat•1 months ago	Flat	D	1 months ago	View report
Burgess Road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	D	1 months ago	View report
Carnation Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
The Parkway House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in SO16

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
16180 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
14976 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
14892 occurrences · Code H
4
Cavity wall insulation
8377 occurrences · Code B
5
Floor insulation (solid floor)
6417 occurrences · Code E

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about SO16 3

: The average EPC rating in SO16 3 is band D. This is based on 2,557 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Southampton.
: 63% of properties in SO16 3 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 37% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in SO16 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (16,180 properties), solar water heating (14,976 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (14,892 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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