E14 is above average for energy efficiency — better than most areas in England and Wales.
Based on 49,639 Energy Performance Certificates, E14 in Tower Hamlets has an average EPC score of 78 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 49.4% of homes rated A or B and 48.6% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 0.2% 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 flats. Flats alone account for 86% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. Around 32% of properties are owner-occupied , while 47% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. That high proportion of rental homes matters — landlords in E14 must comply with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), which currently require at least an EPC E rating. Properties rated F or G cannot legally be let.
There is genuine room for improvement here. If every recommended upgrade were carried out, the average score could climb from 78 to 81 — a 3-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. If you live in E14 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
Energy Efficiency Score
Potential score if all improvements made: 81 (rating B)
Recommended Improvements
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average EPC rating in E14?
Homes in E14 have an average EPC rating of C, scoring 78 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 49,639 certificates issued across the district.
To put that in perspective, E14 performs better than most areas in England and Wales — the national average is just 67.
What percentage of homes in E14 are rated F or G?
0.2% of homes in E14 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 E14 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.