What is the average EPC rating in SO18 1?

The average EPC rating in SO18 1 is band D. This is based on 2,868 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Southampton.

How many properties in SO18 1 need energy improvements?

56% of properties in SO18 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 44% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in SO18?

The most frequently recommended improvements in SO18 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,381 properties), solar water heating (7,904 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (7,747 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in SO18 1

2,868 properties in SO18 1 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the SO18 average. 56% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of SO18 in Southampton. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

2,868

Band A-C

44%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

56%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across SO18 1.

A0%

B10%

C34%

D40%

E13%

F2%

G0%

Energy efficiency in SO18 1 is typical for the SO18 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
Chafen Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Oaktree Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Home Spinney House Flat•1 months ago	Flat	B	1 months ago	View report
Hillside Avenue Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Bond Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Ground Floor Flat Flat•1 months ago	Flat	E	1 months ago	View report
Whitworth Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Oaktree Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Cobden Avenue Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Oaktree Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in SO18

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
8381 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
7904 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
7747 occurrences · Code H
4
Cavity wall insulation
4799 occurrences · Code B
5
Floor insulation (solid floor)
3400 occurrences · Code E

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about SO18 1

: The average EPC rating in SO18 1 is band D. This is based on 2,868 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Southampton.
: 56% of properties in SO18 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 44% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in SO18 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,381 properties), solar water heating (7,904 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (7,747 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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