What is the average EPC rating in SK8 3?

The average EPC rating in SK8 3 is band D. This is based on 3,710 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Stockport.

How many properties in SK8 3 need energy improvements?

63% of properties in SK8 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 SK8?

The most frequently recommended improvements in SK8 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (17,332 properties), solar water heating (13,735 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (12,222 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in SK8 3

3,710 properties in SK8 3 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the SK8 average. 63% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of SK8 in Stockport. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

3,710

Band A-C

37%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

63%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across SK8 3.

A1%

B10%

C26%

D47%

E14%

F2%

G0%

Most properties in SK8 3 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in SK8 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
Ratcliffe Avenue House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Grimshaw Avenue House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Grimshaw Avenue House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Grimshaw Avenue House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Beard Street House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Turnpike Crescent House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Grimshaw Avenue House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Grimshaw Avenue House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Lincoln Avenue House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Beard Street House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in SK8

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
17332 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
13735 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
12222 occurrences · Code H
4
Cavity wall insulation
7186 occurrences · Code B
5
Floor insulation (suspended floor)
5343 occurrences · Code E

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about SK8 3

: The average EPC rating in SK8 3 is band D. This is based on 3,710 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Stockport.
: 63% of properties in SK8 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 SK8 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (17,332 properties), solar water heating (13,735 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (12,222 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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