EC2M is below average for energy efficiency — most homes here have room to improve.
Looking at the energy data for EC2M, this City of London district scores an average of 61 out of 100, placing it below the national average. Compared to the national average of 67, that puts EC2M below the norm for England and Wales. The most common rating band is E, with 4.2% of homes rated A or B and 55.8% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 1.1% of homes sit in the F or G bands — the least efficient categories. In practical terms, an E rating signals significant energy waste. In practical terms, households here could be spending £400-600 more per year on energy than they need to.
The area is characterised by flats. Flats alone account for 96% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. Around 26% of properties are owner-occupied , while 73% are privately rented . That high proportion of rental homes matters — landlords in EC2M 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. A significant share of homes here rely on electric heating, which tends to be more expensive per unit of energy than gas.
There is genuine room for improvement here. If every recommended upgrade were carried out, the average score could climb from 61 to 74 — a 13-point jump that would lift the typical rating to C. If you live in EC2M 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: 74 (rating C)
Recommended Improvements
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More data — property types, tenure & fuel
Property Types
Tenure
Over 35% of homes in EC2M are privately rented — private rental properties often have lower EPC ratings.
Main Fuel Types
Frequently asked questions
What is the average EPC rating in EC2M?
Homes in EC2M have an average EPC rating of D, scoring 61 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 95 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 EC2M are rated F or G?
1.1% of homes in EC2M 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 EC2M 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.