The energy experts at BOXT looked at each local authority and the percentage of EPCs at grade C and above to reveal where in the UK has the most energy-efficient properties.
The 10 areas with the most energy-efficient homes
Taking first place in London’s Tower Hamlets with an incredibly high score of 73%. This is 33% higher than the average and 10% higher than second place. In second place with a score 23% higher than the average across England and Wales is the City of London, with a very good score of 63%.
North Northamptonshire is third with a very high percentage of 59% of properties with EPCs at band C and above. The research also looked at how much users house value could increase by improving their energy efficiency to the next interval.
How much can users' home value increase?
If a user's house has 20%-29% of EPCs at grade C and above, then improving it to between 30%-39% can increase their house’s value by almost 30%. Below 40% is still under the average across England and Wales.
By increasing the percentage of EPCs at grade C and above, users could potentially add the equivalent of just over £60,000 to their house’s value.
Increase EPCs percentage at Grade C
Our biggest increase in house value is from 50%-59% to above 60%. However, it’s important to note that there are only two places in England and Wales that have 60% of EPCs at grade C and above.
Overall, by increasing the percentage of EPCs at Grade C and above by around 10%, users could potentially add 23% to their house’s value. It will take some investment to improve this though, however, in the long run, it could be hugely beneficial.