What is the average EPC rating in WF5 8?

The average EPC rating in WF5 8 is band D. This is based on 2,007 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Wakefield.

How many properties in WF5 8 need energy improvements?

62% of properties in WF5 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 38% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in WF5?

The most frequently recommended improvements in WF5 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,638 properties), solar water heating (7,764 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,867 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in WF5 8

2,007 properties in WF5 8 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the WF5 average. 62% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of WF5 in Wakefield. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

2,007

Band A-C

38%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

62%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across WF5 8.

A0%

B7%

C31%

D47%

E12%

F2%

G1%

Most properties in WF5 8 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in WF5 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
Millfields House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Deneside Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Headlands Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Headlands Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Birchen Avenue House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Calder Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Suffolk Close Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Red Roofs House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Wheatroyd Crescent House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Queens Crescent House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in WF5

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
8638 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
7764 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
5867 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (suspended floor)
4586 occurrences · Code E
5
Cavity wall insulation
2137 occurrences · Code B

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about WF5 8

: The average EPC rating in WF5 8 is band D. This is based on 2,007 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Wakefield.
: 62% of properties in WF5 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 38% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in WF5 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,638 properties), solar water heating (7,764 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,867 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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