EPC Ratings in Cambridgeshire
County — 116,221 Energy Performance Certificates on record
Key Insights
Properties here could improve by an average of 13 points — from C to B with recommended upgrades.
CO₂ emissions could be reduced by 1.5 tonnes per property per year — a 47% reduction with energy improvements.
67% of properties are houses — the most common type in Cambridgeshire.
Most properties were built 1967-1975 (10%). Older buildings typically have lower EPC ratings due to poorer insulation standards.
46% of properties are owner-occupied — a significant rental market exists here.
EPC Rating
Cambridgeshire is 2.5 points better than the national average (D, 68.5/100).
Rating Distribution
Average Annual Energy Costs
| Cost Type | Cambridgeshire | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | £747/yr | £782/yr | ▼ £35 |
| Hot water | £185/yr | £184/yr | ▲ £1 |
| Lighting | £100/yr | £95/yr | ▲ £5 |
| Total | £1,032/yr | £1,061/yr | ▼ £29 |
Property Types
Main Heating Fuel
CO₂ Emissions
Average floor area: 95 m²
Construction Age
Efficiency Trend Over Time
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Cambridgeshire has 116,221 Energy Performance Certificates on record, covering 110,546 properties. The average EPC rating is C with an efficiency score of 71 out of 100. Annual energy costs average £1,032, comprising £747 for heating, £185 for hot water and £100 for lighting. Average CO₂ emissions are 3.2 tonnes per year.