The tracker did not include the A rating as the volume of A-rated properties in the UK is currently too low to give a reliable average. Ratings G through to B were looked at, and similar property types were directly compared.
| Property | G Rating | F Rating | E Rating | D Rating | C Rating | B Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Apartment | £6058 | £4448 | £2567 | £1701 | £1054 | £695 |
| 2 Bed Apartment | £6853 | £5834 | £3311 | £2159 | £1469 | £1032 |
| 3 Bed Terraced House | £7700 | £5071 | £3330 | £2263 | £1688 | £1586 |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached | £6877 | £4968 | £3158 | £2301 | £1756 | £1270 |
| 3 Bed Detached | £10052 | £5539 | £3839 | £2764 | £2154 | £1428 |
Source: Rightmove, 2024
When you contrast the highest-rated properties with the lowest ones, the disparity in energy costs is stark. For example, a G-rated 1-bed flat has an average annual energy bill of £6058, while a property upgraded to band B saw average energy costs of only £695. This is a considerable difference, saving the resident or owner of this property thousands of pounds a year.
Significant differences in annual energy costs were also observed rating-to-rating, suggesting substantial savings of hundreds of pounds can be made by upgrading just one EPC band. In some cases, these savings are in the thousands. Looking at 3-bed detached properties, the average annual energy bill is £10,052 for a G-rated property. However, this jumps down to £5539 per year for households rated F.
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