Based on 28,951 Energy Performance Certificates, NW10 in Brent has an average EPC score of 69 out of 100, placing it around the national average. To put this in context, the national average sits at 67. The most common rating band is D, with 18.1% of homes rated A or B and 72.2% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 1.1% of homes sit in the F or G bands — the least efficient categories. In practical terms, a rating of D means many homes here lose more heat than average — potentially adding £200-400 per year to energy bills compared to a C-rated home.

Most of the housing stock here consists of flats. Flats alone account for 68% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. Around 34% of properties are owner-occupied , while 43% are privately rented and 23% are social housing. That high proportion of rental homes matters — landlords in NW10 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 76% 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 79 — a 10-point jump that would lift the typical rating to C. If you live in NW10 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.