EPC.Report
D
BA22 West Dorset
Somerset Rating D Score: 63 / 100

BA22 is around the national average for energy efficiency.

9.8% of homes are rated F or G — above the national average of 2.9%.

For the 6,129 homes assessed in BA22, the average energy score comes in at 63 out of 100, placing it around the national average. The national average is 67, which means BA22 performs roughly in line with the rest of the country. The most common rating band is D, with 22.1% of homes rated A or B and 49.1% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 9.8% of homes sit in the F or G bands — the least efficient categories. In practical terms, a rating of D means many homes here lose more heat than average — potentially adding £200-400 per year to energy bills compared to a C-rated home.

Houses make up the bulk of the housing in this district. Around 68% of properties are owner-occupied .

There is genuine room for improvement here. If every recommended upgrade were carried out, the average score could climb from 63 to 82 — a 19-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. That is a substantial gain, suggesting many homes are missing basic efficiency measures. If you live in BA22 and want to reduce your energy bills, start with our guide to loft insulation — it is one of the most cost-effective upgrades you can make.

EPC Rating Distribution

A
108 (1.8%)
B
1,246 (20.3%)
C
1,253 (20.4%)
D
1,754 (28.6%)
E
1,170 (19.1%)
F
463 (7.6%)
G
135 (2.2%)

Energy Efficiency Score

63
BA22 avg
67
National avg
-4 points vs national average

Potential score if all improvements made: 82 (rating B)

Recommended Improvements

Government funding may be available for some of these improvements. Check grants →

More data — property types, tenure & fuel

Property Types

851
Bungalow
4,829
House
35
Maisonette
414
Flat

Tenure

3,430
Owner-occupied
902
Private rented
743
Social rented

Main Fuel Types

2,445
gas
1,722
electric
1,769
oil
193
other

Frequently asked questions

What is the average EPC rating in BA22?

Homes in BA22 have an average EPC rating of D, scoring 63 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 6,129 certificates issued across the district.

This is broadly in line with the national average of 67 — neither particularly efficient nor particularly wasteful. A D rating typically means higher-than-necessary heating bills, especially in older properties without adequate insulation.

What percentage of homes in BA22 are rated F or G?

9.8% of homes in BA22 fall into the F or G bands — the lowest energy efficiency ratings. Nationally, the figure is 2.9%.

That means BA22 has a higher-than-average proportion of poorly insulated homes. On the positive side, many of these properties may qualify for free improvements through government schemes like ECO4 or the Great British Insulation Scheme. Landlords should note that F and G rated properties cannot legally be rented out under current MEES rules.

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