EPC Ratings in Lancashire
County — 191,893 Energy Performance Certificates on record
Key Insights
Properties here could improve by an average of 15 points — from D to C with recommended upgrades.
Annual energy costs here are £105 higher than the national average (£1,166 vs £1,061).
CO₂ emissions could be reduced by 1.6 tonnes per property per year — a 46% reduction with energy improvements.
70% of properties are houses — the most common type in Lancashire.
Most properties were built 1900-1929 (17%). Older buildings typically have lower EPC ratings due to poorer insulation standards.
50% of properties are owner-occupied — a significant rental market exists here.
EPC Rating
Lancashire is 0.5 points worse than the national average (D, 68.5/100).
Rating Distribution
Average Annual Energy Costs
| Cost Type | Lancashire | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | £889/yr | £782/yr | ▲ £107 |
| Hot water | £179/yr | £184/yr | ▼ £5 |
| Lighting | £99/yr | £95/yr | ▲ £4 |
| Total | £1,166/yr | £1,061/yr | ▲ £105 |
Property Types
Main Heating Fuel
CO₂ Emissions
Average floor area: 89 m²
Construction Age
Efficiency Trend Over Time
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Lancashire has 191,893 Energy Performance Certificates on record, covering 184,200 properties. The average EPC rating is D with an efficiency score of 68 out of 100. Annual energy costs average £1,166, comprising £889 for heating, £179 for hot water and £99 for lighting. Average CO₂ emissions are 3.5 tonnes per year.