EPC Ratings in Westminster
Local Authority — 61,930 Energy Performance Certificates on record
Key Insights
Properties here could improve by an average of 9 points — from C to B with recommended upgrades.
Annual energy costs here are £162 lower than the national average — saving households money.
CO₂ emissions could be reduced by 0.9 tonnes per property per year — a 33% reduction with energy improvements.
87% of properties are flats — the most common type in Westminster.
Most properties were built 1900-1929 (27%). Older buildings typically have lower EPC ratings due to poorer insulation standards.
34% of properties are owner-occupied — a significant rental market exists here.
EPC Rating
Westminster is 1.5 points better than the national average (D, 68.5/100).
Rating Distribution
Average Annual Energy Costs
| Cost Type | Westminster | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | £629/yr | £782/yr | ▼ £153 |
| Hot water | £181/yr | £184/yr | ▼ £3 |
| Lighting | £90/yr | £95/yr | ▼ £5 |
| Total | £899/yr | £1,061/yr | ▼ £162 |
Property Types
Main Heating Fuel
CO₂ Emissions
Average floor area: 83 m²
Construction Age
Efficiency Trend Over Time
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Westminster has 61,930 Energy Performance Certificates on record, covering 59,114 properties. The average EPC rating is C with an efficiency score of 70 out of 100. Annual energy costs average £899, comprising £629 for heating, £181 for hot water and £90 for lighting. Average CO₂ emissions are 2.7 tonnes per year.