EPC Ratings in Derbyshire
County — 135,831 Energy Performance Certificates on record
Key Insights
Properties here could improve by an average of 16 points — from D to B with recommended upgrades.
Annual energy costs here are £70 higher than the national average (£1,131 vs £1,061).
CO₂ emissions could be reduced by 1.7 tonnes per property per year — a 49% reduction with energy improvements.
73% of properties are houses — the most common type in Derbyshire.
Most properties were built 1950-1966 (18%). Older buildings typically have lower EPC ratings due to poorer insulation standards.
51% of properties are owner-occupied — a significant rental market exists here.
EPC Rating
Derbyshire is 0.5 points worse than the national average (D, 68.5/100).
Rating Distribution
Average Annual Energy Costs
| Cost Type | Derbyshire | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | £865/yr | £782/yr | ▲ £83 |
| Hot water | £170/yr | £184/yr | ▼ £14 |
| Lighting | £96/yr | £95/yr | ▲ £1 |
| Total | £1,131/yr | £1,061/yr | ▲ £70 |
Property Types
Main Heating Fuel
CO₂ Emissions
Average floor area: 87 m²
Construction Age
Efficiency Trend Over Time
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Derbyshire has 135,831 Energy Performance Certificates on record, covering 128,671 properties. The average EPC rating is D with an efficiency score of 68 out of 100. Annual energy costs average £1,131, comprising £865 for heating, £170 for hot water and £96 for lighting. Average CO₂ emissions are 3.5 tonnes per year.