Across 26,504 assessed properties, E16 achieves an average EPC score of 77 out of 100, placing it above the national average. For reference, the England and Wales average is 67 — so E16 is above that benchmark. The most common rating band is B, with 51.1% of homes rated A or B and 46.7% 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.

Walk through E16 and you will mostly see flats. Flats alone account for 76% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. Around 28% of properties are owner-occupied , while 44% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. That high proportion of rental homes matters — landlords in E16 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 77 to 82 — a 5-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. If you live in E16 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.