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NN13 Buckingham and Bletchley
West Northamptonshire Rating C Score: 69 / 100

NN13 is around the national average for energy efficiency.

Across 6,933 assessed properties, NN13 achieves an average EPC score of 69 out of 100, placing it around the national average. For reference, the England and Wales average is 67 — so NN13 is around that benchmark. The most common rating band is C, with 25.7% of homes rated A or B and 61.1% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 2.9% 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 NN13 and you will mostly see houses. Around 72% of properties are owner-occupied . Gas central heating is the main fuel source for 75% 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 69 to 83 — a 14-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. If you live in NN13 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.

EPC Rating Distribution

A
41 (0.6%)
B
1,744 (25.2%)
C
2,163 (31.2%)
D
2,072 (29.9%)
E
709 (10.2%)
F
164 (2.4%)
G
40 (0.6%)

Energy Efficiency Score

69
NN13 avg
67
National avg
+2 points vs national average

Potential score if all improvements made: 83 (rating B)

Recommended Improvements

Government funding may be available for some of these improvements. Check grants →

More data — property types, tenure & fuel

Property Types

5,421
House
588
Bungalow
850
Flat
74
Maisonette

Tenure

4,108
Owner-occupied
1,016
Private rented
559
Social rented

Main Fuel Types

5,179
gas
1,055
electric
627
oil
72
other

Frequently asked questions

What is the average EPC rating in NN13?

Homes in NN13 have an average EPC rating of C, scoring 69 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 6,933 certificates issued across the district.

This is broadly in line with the national average of 67 — neither particularly efficient nor particularly wasteful.

What percentage of homes in NN13 are rated F or G?

2.9% of homes in NN13 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 NN13 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.

See all EPC data for West Northamptonshire →