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EPC ratings in Torbay
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Torbay. 51,058 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 Torbay is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 39% of EPC-rated homes in Torbay are band A-C and 61% are band D-G, broadly below the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Torbay.
Common improvements in Torbay
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
40592 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
33878 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
31758 occurrences
- 4
Cavity wall insulation
18405 occurrences
- 5
Internal or external wall insulation
11843 occurrences
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Summary
In Torbay, 39.1% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 51,058 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 8.6 percentage points below the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Torbay. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/torbay
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 51,058
- 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