New research conducted by Enviro Homes Renewables has identified the areas in England with the least energy-efficient homes, using the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
The Isles of Scilly leads the list, with only 14.09% of homes achieving an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of Band ‘C’ or higher in 2022, the lowest in the country by a significant margin.
The study also highlights other regions with low energy efficiency ratings. Pendle in Lancashire follows with 21.83% of homes rated Band ‘C’ or above.
In Castle Point, south Essex, only 24.84% of homes meet this criterion, placing it third. Burnley and Hyndburn, also in Lancashire, have 25.10% and 25.38% of homes respectively achieving a ‘C’ rating or higher.
These findings spotlight a broader issue across various regions, particularly in Lancashire where several areas rank low for home energy efficiency.
The top ten list shows a concentration of less energy-efficient homes primarily in the North West and other scattered regions across England.
Ross Jones, director of Enviro Homes Renewables, commented on the implications of these findings: “While there are many ways you can save money on energy for your home, having a low energy efficiency rating can make this very difficult from the start, and costs will add up, and with the current cost of living this can be a serious problem.
“However, if you live in one of these areas, you can improve your EPC rating by installing insulation, changing your lighting, replacing your boiler, and more.”
