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CF63 Cardiff South and Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan Rating D Score: 68 / 100

CF63 is around the national average for energy efficiency.

Based on 8,279 Energy Performance Certificates, CF63 in Vale of Glamorgan has an average EPC score of 68 out of 100, placing it around the national average. To put this in context, the national average sits at 67. The most common rating band is C, with 11.5% of homes rated A or B and 77.3% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 1.4% of homes sit in the F or G bands — the least efficient categories. In practical terms, a C rating suggests reasonably efficient homes, though there is still room for improvement on heating and insulation.

Most of the housing stock here consists of houses. Flats make up a notable 27% of homes here. Around 51% of properties are owner-occupied , while 24% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. Gas central heating is the main fuel source for 92% 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 68 to 82 — a 14-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. If you live in CF63 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
45 (0.5%)
B
904 (10.9%)
C
3,379 (40.8%)
D
3,023 (36.5%)
E
815 (9.8%)
F
96 (1.2%)
G
17 (0.2%)

Energy Efficiency Score

68
CF63 avg
67
National avg
+1 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

5,635
House
2,260
Flat
293
Bungalow
91
Maisonette

Tenure

3,840
Owner-occupied
1,791
Private rented
1,889
Social rented

Main Fuel Types

7,622
gas
632
electric
4
oil
21
other

Frequently asked questions

What is the average EPC rating in CF63?

Homes in CF63 have an average EPC rating of D, scoring 68 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 8,279 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 CF63 are rated F or G?

1.4% of homes in CF63 fall into the F or G bands — the lowest energy efficiency ratings. Nationally, the figure is 2.9%.

This is actually better than the national picture, suggesting the housing stock in CF63 is in relatively good shape — though any home rated F or G would still benefit enormously from basic upgrades. Landlords should note that F and G rated properties cannot legally be rented out under current MEES rules.

See all EPC data for Vale of Glamorgan →