Data from 11 property assessments shows EC2R averaging 49 out of 100, placing it below the national average. For reference, the England and Wales average is 67 — so EC2R is below that benchmark. The most common rating band is D, with 0.0% of homes rated A or B and 45.5% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 9.1% 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.

Walk through EC2R and you will mostly see flats. Flats alone account for 73% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. Around 73% of properties are owner-occupied , while 27% are privately rented . 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 49 to 65 — a 16-point jump that would lift the typical rating to D. That is a substantial gain, suggesting many homes are missing basic efficiency measures. If you live in EC2R 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.