EPC Ratings in Leicestershire
County — 111,919 Energy Performance Certificates on record
Key Insights
Properties here could improve by an average of 15 points — from C to B with recommended upgrades.
CO₂ emissions could be reduced by 1.6 tonnes per property per year — a 47% reduction with energy improvements.
74% of properties are houses — the most common type in Leicestershire.
Most properties were built 1950-1966 (15%). Older buildings typically have lower EPC ratings due to poorer insulation standards.
52% of properties are owner-occupied — a significant rental market exists here.
EPC Rating
Leicestershire is 0.5 points better than the national average (D, 68.5/100).
Rating Distribution
Average Annual Energy Costs
| Cost Type | Leicestershire | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | £824/yr | £782/yr | ▲ £42 |
| Hot water | £177/yr | £184/yr | ▼ £7 |
| Lighting | £99/yr | £95/yr | ▲ £4 |
| Total | £1,100/yr | £1,061/yr | ▲ £39 |
Property Types
Main Heating Fuel
CO₂ Emissions
Average floor area: 93 m²
Construction Age
Efficiency Trend Over Time
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Leicestershire has 111,919 Energy Performance Certificates on record, covering 107,559 properties. The average EPC rating is C with an efficiency score of 69 out of 100. Annual energy costs average £1,100, comprising £824 for heating, £177 for hot water and £99 for lighting. Average CO₂ emissions are 3.4 tonnes per year.