What is the average EPC rating in YO26 8?

The average EPC rating in YO26 8 is band D. This is based on 1,187 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in York.

How many properties in YO26 8 need energy improvements?

66% of properties in YO26 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 34% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in YO26?

The most frequently recommended improvements in YO26 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (10,322 properties), solar water heating (9,533 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,764 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in YO26 8

1,187 properties in YO26 8 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the YO26 average. 66% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of YO26 in York. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

1,187

Band A-C

34%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

66%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across YO26 8.

A1%

B6%

C26%

D29%

E24%

F11%

G3%

Most properties in YO26 8 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in YO26 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
Mistle Thrush Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Flat Flat•1 months ago	Flat	E	1 months ago	View report
Pool Lane House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Kirk Hammerton Hall House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
White Gates House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
South View House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Providence Cottage House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Duckstone Cottage House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Annexe House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Church House House•1 months ago	House	F	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in YO26

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
10322 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
9533 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
5764 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (suspended floor)
2773 occurrences · Code E
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
2730 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about YO26 8

: The average EPC rating in YO26 8 is band D. This is based on 1,187 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in York.
: 66% of properties in YO26 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 34% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in YO26 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (10,322 properties), solar water heating (9,533 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,764 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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