The 1,332 EPC certificates on record for PL10 paint a clear picture — the area averages 50 out of 100, placing it below the national average. The national average is 67, which means PL10 performs below most areas. The most common rating band is D, with 4.1% of homes rated A or B and 41.8% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 23% 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.

Houses make up the bulk of the housing in this district. Around 67% of properties are owner-occupied and 16% 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 50 to 77 — a 27-point jump that would lift the typical rating to C. That is a substantial gain, suggesting many homes are missing basic efficiency measures. If you live in PL10 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.