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BS29 Wells and Mendip Hills
North Somerset Rating C Score: 73 / 100

BS29 is above average for energy efficiency — better than most areas in England and Wales.

3.5% of homes are rated F or G — above the national average of 2.9%.

Based on 1,455 Energy Performance Certificates, BS29 in North Somerset has an average EPC score of 73 out of 100, placing it above the national average. To put this in context, the national average sits at 67. The most common rating band is B, with 50.2% of homes rated A or B and 35.8% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 3.5% of homes sit in the F or G bands — the least efficient categories. In practical terms, a B rating indicates well-insulated homes with efficient heating — energy bills here tend to be well below average.

Most of the housing stock here consists of houses. Around 81% of properties are owner-occupied . Gas central heating is the main fuel source for 94% of homes, which is typical for urban areas across England.

There is genuine room for improvement here. If every recommended upgrade were carried out, the average score could climb from 73 to 86 — a 13-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. If you live in BS29 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
117 (8.0%)
B
613 (42.1%)
C
197 (13.5%)
D
324 (22.3%)
E
153 (10.5%)
F
41 (2.8%)
G
10 (0.7%)

Energy Efficiency Score

73
BS29 avg
67
National avg
+6 points vs national average

Potential score if all improvements made: 86 (rating B)

Recommended Improvements

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

More data — property types, tenure & fuel

Property Types

1,032
House
290
Bungalow
89
Flat
5
Maisonette
39
Park home

Tenure

863
Owner-occupied
101
Private rented
105
Social rented

Main Fuel Types

1,363
gas
55
electric
27
oil
10
other

Frequently asked questions

What is the average EPC rating in BS29?

Homes in BS29 have an average EPC rating of C, scoring 73 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 1,455 certificates issued across the district.

To put that in perspective, BS29 performs better than most areas in England and Wales — the national average is just 67.

What percentage of homes in BS29 are rated F or G?

3.5% of homes in BS29 fall into the F or G bands — the lowest energy efficiency ratings. Nationally, the figure is 2.9%.

That means BS29 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.

See all EPC data for North Somerset →