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EPC ratings in Southend-on-Sea
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Southend-on-Sea. 60,064 properties have been assessed, with an average rating of D. Browse districts below to see local energy efficiency trends, or search for a specific address to view detailed EPC data. The most common improvement recommended across Southend-on-Sea is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by low energy lighting for all fixed outlets.
On average, 33% of EPC-rated homes in Southend-on-Sea are band A-C and 67% are band D-G, broadly below the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Southend-on-Sea.
Common improvements in Southend-on-Sea
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
42752 occurrences
- 2
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
41622 occurrences
- 3
Internal or external wall insulation
39524 occurrences
- 4
Solar water heating
36151 occurrences
- 5
Floor insulation (suspended floor)
21582 occurrences
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Summary
In Southend-on-Sea, 33.4% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 60,064 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 14.3 percentage points below the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Southend-on-Sea. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/southend-on-sea
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 60,064
- Statistics updated:
- June 2026
- Source:
- The MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate these figures · All EPC data downloads