EPC Ratings in Essex
County — 224,455 Energy Performance Certificates on record
Key Insights
Properties here could improve by an average of 14 points — from C to B with recommended upgrades.
CO₂ emissions could be reduced by 1.4 tonnes per property per year — a 44% reduction with energy improvements.
61% of properties are houses — the most common type in Essex.
Most properties were built 1950-1966 (21%). Older buildings typically have lower EPC ratings due to poorer insulation standards.
53% of properties are owner-occupied — a significant rental market exists here.
EPC Rating
Essex is 0.5 points better than the national average (D, 68.5/100).
Rating Distribution
Average Annual Energy Costs
| Cost Type | Essex | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | £772/yr | £782/yr | ▼ £10 |
| Hot water | £192/yr | £184/yr | ▲ £8 |
| Lighting | £98/yr | £95/yr | ▲ £3 |
| Total | £1,062/yr | £1,061/yr | ▲ £1 |
Property Types
Main Heating Fuel
CO₂ Emissions
Average floor area: 90 m²
Construction Age
Efficiency Trend Over Time
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Essex has 224,455 Energy Performance Certificates on record, covering 215,124 properties. The average EPC rating is C with an efficiency score of 69 out of 100. Annual energy costs average £1,062, comprising £772 for heating, £192 for hot water and £98 for lighting. Average CO₂ emissions are 3.2 tonnes per year.