Based on 12,496 Energy Performance Certificates, M5 in Salford has an average EPC 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 C, with 37.4% of homes rated A or B and 60.5% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 0.2% 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 68% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. Around 35% of properties are owner-occupied , while 32% are privately rented and 32% are social housing. 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 82 — a 6-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. If you live in M5 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.