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EPC ratings in Wigan
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Wigan. 102,929 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 Wigan is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 47% of EPC-rated homes in Wigan are band A-C and 53% are band D-G, broadly in line with the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Wigan.
District breakdown
10 districts in this authority.
M29
Properties: 6,936
Band A-C
44%
Band D-G
56%
M46
Properties: 7,387
Band A-C
51%
Band D-G
49%
WA3
Properties: 7,675
Band A-C
50%
Band D-G
50%
WN1
Properties: 7,175
Band A-C
42%
Band D-G
58%
WN2
Properties: 16,319
Band A-C
48%
Band D-G
52%
WN3
Properties: 8,893
Band A-C
49%
Band D-G
51%
WN4
Properties: 6,218
Band A-C
37%
Band D-G
63%
WN5
Properties: 11,700
Band A-C
44%
Band D-G
56%
WN6
Properties: 12,347
Band A-C
47%
Band D-G
53%
WN7
Properties: 17,261
Band A-C
49%
Band D-G
51%
Common improvements in Wigan
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
123999 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
111301 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
82658 occurrences
- 4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
30192 occurrences
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
29812 occurrences
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Summary
In Wigan, 46.8% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 102,929 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 0.9 percentage points below the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Wigan. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/wigan
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 102,929
- 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