EPC Ratings in Kent
County — 263,982 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 1.5 tonnes per property per year — a 47% reduction with energy improvements.
61% of properties are houses — the most common type in Kent.
Most properties were built 1950-1966 (16%). Older buildings typically have lower EPC ratings due to poorer insulation standards.
49% of properties are owner-occupied — a significant rental market exists here.
EPC Rating
Kent is 0.5 points better than the national average (D, 68.5/100).
Rating Distribution
Average Annual Energy Costs
| Cost Type | Kent | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | £764/yr | £782/yr | ▼ £18 |
| Hot water | £183/yr | £184/yr | ▼ £1 |
| Lighting | £97/yr | £95/yr | ▲ £2 |
| Total | £1,044/yr | £1,061/yr | ▼ £17 |
Property Types
Main Heating Fuel
CO₂ Emissions
Average floor area: 89 m²
Construction Age
Efficiency Trend Over Time
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Kent has 263,982 Energy Performance Certificates on record, covering 251,147 properties. The average EPC rating is C with an efficiency score of 69 out of 100. Annual energy costs average £1,044, comprising £764 for heating, £183 for hot water and £97 for lighting. Average CO₂ emissions are 3.2 tonnes per year.