Most Energy-Efficient Areas in London
Areas with higher EPC scores tend to have lower energy bills, better-insulated homes, and are better positioned for future compliance requirements. The districts below rank highest for average energy efficiency score across all certificated properties in London.
| # | District | Area | Avg Rating | Avg Score | % A or B | Certificates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WC28 | WC28 | B | 86 | 100.0% | 6 |
| 2 | E22 | Poplar and Limehouse | B | 85 | 99.9% | 812 |
| 3 | N1C | Holborn and St Pancras | B | 84 | 92.7% | 1,594 |
| 4 | E20 | Leyton and Wanstead | B | 83 | 95.0% | 6,132 |
| 5 | WC2A | Holborn and St Pancras | B | 82 | 77.7% | 350 |
| 6 | EC3A | Islington | C | 80 | 76.9% | 199 |
| 7 | WC2R | Westminster | C | 80 | 61.9% | 425 |
| 8 | E14 | Bethnal Green and Stepney | C | 78 | 49.4% | 49,639 |
| 9 | EC2A | Hackney | C | 78 | 55.1% | 1,817 |
| 10 | EC3R | Islington | C | 78 | 58.4% | 507 |
| 11 | SW1H | Battersea | C | 78 | 54.2% | 788 |
| 12 | E16 | West Ham and Beckton | C | 77 | 51.1% | 26,504 |
| 13 | SE10 | Lewisham North | C | 76 | 55.3% | 18,578 |
| 14 | E3 | Bethnal Green and Stepney | C | 75 | 35.8% | 24,754 |
| 15 | TW8 | Brentford and Isleworth | C | 75 | 38.7% | 10,464 |
What high ratings mean for buyers
- Lower energy bills — A-rated homes can cost hundreds less per year to heat than G-rated equivalents
- Green mortgage products — some lenders offer better rates for properties rated A or B
- Future compliance — if you plan to rent the property, EPC C will be required by 2030
- Comfort — better-insulated homes are warmer in winter and cooler in summer
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