Data from 2,622 property assessments shows IP29 averaging 59 out of 100, placing it below the national average. For reference, the England and Wales average is 67 — so IP29 is below that benchmark. The most common rating band is D, with 12.4% of homes rated A or B and 50.3% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 10.3% 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 IP29 and you will mostly see houses. Around 74% of properties are owner-occupied . Oil-fired heating is common in this part of IP29, reflecting the more rural character of the area and limited mains gas coverage.

There is genuine room for improvement here. If every recommended upgrade were carried out, the average score could climb from 59 to 82 — a 23-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. That is a substantial gain, suggesting many homes are missing basic efficiency measures. If you live in IP29 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.