Across 14,205 assessed properties, N15 achieves an average EPC score of 68 out of 100, placing it around the national average. For reference, the England and Wales average is 67 — so N15 is around that benchmark. The most common rating band is C, with 10.9% of homes rated A or B and 79.9% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 1% 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.

Walk through N15 and you will mostly see flats. Flats alone account for 59% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. Around 32% of properties are owner-occupied , while 39% are privately rented and 30% are social housing. That high proportion of rental homes matters — landlords in N15 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. Gas central heating is the main fuel source for 87% of homes, which is typical for urban areas across England.

There is genuine room for improvement here. If every recommended upgrade were carried out, the average score could climb from 68 to 79 — a 11-point jump that would lift the typical rating to C. If you live in N15 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.