Based on 8,823 Energy Performance Certificates, LE1 in Leicester has an average EPC score of 71 out of 100, placing it around the national average. To put this in context, the national average sits at 67. The most common rating band is C, with 19.6% of homes rated A or B and 71.7% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 1.3% of homes sit in the F or G bands — the least efficient categories. In practical terms, a C rating suggests reasonably efficient homes, though there is still room for improvement on heating and insulation.

Most of the housing stock here consists of flats. Flats alone account for 87% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. Around 25% of properties are owner-occupied , while 47% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. That high proportion of rental homes matters — landlords in LE1 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 71 to 76 — a 5-point jump that would lift the typical rating to C. If you live in LE1 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.