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CA23 Whitehaven and Workington
Cumberland Rating D Score: 56 / 100

CA23 is below average for energy efficiency — most homes here have room to improve.

13% of homes are rated F or G — above the national average of 2.9%.

For the 471 homes assessed in CA23, the average energy score comes in at 56 out of 100, placing it below the national average. The national average is 67, which means CA23 performs below most areas. The most common rating band is D, with 3.0% of homes rated A or B and 58.8% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 13% 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 84% of properties are owner-occupied . Gas central heating is the main fuel source for 80% 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 56 to 80 — a 24-point jump that would lift the typical rating to C. That is a substantial gain, suggesting many homes are missing basic efficiency measures. If you live in CA23 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
2 (0.4%)
B
12 (2.5%)
C
76 (16.1%)
D
201 (42.7%)
E
119 (25.3%)
F
40 (8.5%)
G
21 (4.5%)

Energy Efficiency Score

56
CA23 avg
67
National avg
-11 points vs national average

Potential score if all improvements made: 80 (rating C)

Recommended Improvements

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

More data — property types, tenure & fuel

Property Types

421
House
41
Bungalow
9
Flat

Tenure

370
Owner-occupied
66
Private rented
6
Social rented

Main Fuel Types

376
gas
43
electric
36
oil
16
other

Frequently asked questions

What is the average EPC rating in CA23?

Homes in CA23 have an average EPC rating of D, scoring 56 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 471 certificates issued across the district.

That is below the national average of 67, which means there is real scope to improve energy efficiency here. A D rating typically means higher-than-necessary heating bills, especially in older properties without adequate insulation.

What percentage of homes in CA23 are rated F or G?

13% of homes in CA23 fall into the F or G bands — the lowest energy efficiency ratings. Nationally, the figure is 2.9%.

That means CA23 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 Cumberland →