Energy efficiency in M1 (Manchester) sits at an average score of 76 out of 100, placing it above the national average. To put this in context, the national average sits at 67. The most common rating band is B, with 42.2% of homes rated A or B and 52.7% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 0.3% 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.

Most of the housing stock here consists of flats. Flats alone account for 97% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. Around 44% of properties are owner-occupied , while 49% are privately rented . That high proportion of rental homes matters — landlords in M1 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 76 to 80 — a 4-point jump that would lift the typical rating to C. If you live in M1 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.