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UK Property Data Insights

Comprehensive analysis of 20.7M+ UK properties. Explore energy efficiency trends, discover the most energy-efficient areas, and understand property distributions across the United Kingdom.

20.7M+

Total Properties

36%

Rated D (Most Common)

1000+

Cities & Towns

Beverley

Most Energy Efficient

UK Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Distribution

Understanding the energy efficiency of UK properties is crucial for homebuyers, renters, and policymakers. EPC ratings range from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). Our database of 20.7 million properties reveals important trends about the UK housing stock's energy performance.

A

0.6%

122k

B

14.1%

2905k

C

34.2%

7071k

D

36.2%

7489k

E

11.9%

2455k

F

2.4%

488k

G

0.7%

143k

Key Findings:

  • • Most UK properties (around 36%) are rated D, indicating moderate energy efficiency
  • • Only 14.6% of properties achieve A or B ratings
  • • There is significant opportunity for energy efficiency improvements across the UK housing stock

Most Energy Efficient Cities & Towns in the UK

Based on aggregated EPC data across 20.7 million properties, these areas demonstrate the highest average energy performance ratings. Factors include newer construction, retrofit programs, and local building regulations.

1

Beverley

1,122 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

6.07

score

2

Bishops Stortford

1,022 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

6.02

score

3

Barking

1,497 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.97

score

4

Nuneaton

1,956 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.95

score

5

Cambridge

3,278 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.93

score

6

Newcastle upon Tyne

1,295 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.93

score

7

Peterborough

2,369 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.92

score

8

Gloucester

2,418 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.92

score

9

Chichester

1,379 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.91

score

10

Darlington

1,241 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.91

score

11

Newcastle Upon Tyne

1,517 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.90

score

12

Crewe

1,370 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.90

score

13

Telford

2,443 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.90

score

14

Stafford

1,282 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.89

score

15

Melton Mowbray

1,312 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.89

score

16

Durham

1,208 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.88

score

17

Milton Keynes

5,335 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.87

score

18

Spalding

1,014 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.86

score

19

Coalville

1,240 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.86

score

20

Salford

5,859 properties • Avg Rating: B-C

5.85

score

Why These Areas Rank Higher:

  • • Newer Housing Stock: Areas with recent construction benefit from modern building standards and insulation requirements
  • • Retrofit Programs: Local councils and initiatives promoting energy efficiency upgrades
  • • Property Types: Higher proportion of modern flats and new-build developments
  • • Economic Factors: Areas with higher investment in property improvements

UK Property Type Distribution

The composition of the UK housing stock varies significantly by region. Understanding property type distribution helps explain energy performance patterns and housing market dynamics.

Terraced

27.1%

5.60M properties

Semi-Detached

25.2%

5.20M properties

Flats

24.7%

5.10M properties

Detached

18.4%

3.80M properties

Bungalows

3.9%

0.80M properties

Other

1.0%

0.20M properties

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