M17 is above average for energy efficiency — better than most areas in England and Wales.
The 354 EPC certificates on record for M17 paint a clear picture — the area averages 83 out of 100, placing it above the national average. The national average is 67, which means M17 performs better than most areas. The most common rating band is B, with 90.4% of homes rated A or B and 9.6% in the C or D bands. In practical terms, a B rating indicates well-insulated homes with efficient heating — energy bills here tend to be well below average.
Flats make up the bulk of the housing in this district. Flats alone account for 100% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. , while 100% are privately rented . That high proportion of rental homes matters — landlords in M17 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average EPC rating in M17?
Homes in M17 have an average EPC rating of B, scoring 83 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 354 certificates issued across the district.
To put that in perspective, M17 performs better than most areas in England and Wales — the national average is just 67.
What percentage of homes in M17 are rated F or G?
0% of homes in M17 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 M17 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.