The age of a property is the biggest single factor affecting how energy efficient homes are.
In England and Wales, homes built since 2012 are by far the most likely to have a high energy efficiency rating (C or higher) ow.ly/K2nn50HohP9
All homes need an energy efficiency rating when sold, let or constructed.
This indicates how much the home might cost to heat and power, and what its greenhouse gas emissions could be.
▪️A is the highest ⬆️
▪️and G is the lowest⬇️
98% of homes built since 2012 in both England and Wales are rated C or higher, compared with 12% of assessed homes built before 1900 in England, and 8% built before 1900 in Wales.
Homes built before 1900 make up one in six homes in England, and a fifth of homes in Wales.
Overall, fewer than half of homes in England (42%) and Wales (37%) are rated EPC C or higher, with flats and maisonettes the most likely to achieve band C or higher.
Our OPN survey responses show most people in Great Britain are not considering improving their homes efficiency.
The most common reasons for not considering improvements were because
▪️they felt their home was already efficient enough
▪️they do not own their home
▪️making improvements would cost too much.
You can explore how efficient homes are in your area using our interactive map ⬇️
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