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EPC ratings in York
Explore EPC ratings for properties in York. 64,582 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 York is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 46% of EPC-rated homes in York are band A-C and 54% are band D-G, broadly in line with the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across York.
District breakdown
9 districts in this authority.
YO1
Properties: 3,441
Band A-C
60%
Band D-G
40%
YO10
Properties: 8,421
Band A-C
47%
Band D-G
53%
YO19
Properties: 2,561
Band A-C
46%
Band D-G
54%
YO23
Properties: 6,090
Band A-C
40%
Band D-G
60%
YO24
Properties: 9,938
Band A-C
47%
Band D-G
53%
YO26
Properties: 7,473
Band A-C
44%
Band D-G
56%
YO30
Properties: 7,640
Band A-C
44%
Band D-G
56%
YO31
Properties: 10,303
Band A-C
46%
Band D-G
54%
YO32
Properties: 8,353
Band A-C
43%
Band D-G
57%
Common improvements in York
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
65325 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
57719 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
39976 occurrences
- 4
Floor insulation (suspended floor)
22980 occurrences
- 5
Internal or external wall insulation
9961 occurrences
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Free to reuse with a link to this page. Figures cover homes with an EPC on the official register, counted by their latest certificate. Homes that have never had an EPC are not included, so the figures describe certified homes, not every home in York.
Summary
In York, 45.6% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 64,582 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 2.1 percentage points below the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in York. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/york
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 64,582
- 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