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C
SE11 Southwark
Lambeth Rating C Score: 71 / 100

SE11 is around the national average for energy efficiency.

Across 9,202 assessed properties, SE11 achieves an average EPC score of 71 out of 100, placing it around the national average. For reference, the England and Wales average is 67 — so SE11 is around that benchmark. The most common rating band is C, with 20.5% of homes rated A or B and 72.9% 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 C rating suggests reasonably efficient homes, though there is still room for improvement on heating and insulation.

Walk through SE11 and you will mostly see flats. Flats alone account for 79% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. Around 37% of properties are owner-occupied , while 22% are privately rented and 42% are social housing. Gas central heating is the main fuel source for 77% 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 71 to 78 — a 7-point jump that would lift the typical rating to C. If you live in SE11 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
4 (0.0%)
B
1,883 (20.5%)
C
4,075 (44.3%)
D
2,637 (28.7%)
E
506 (5.5%)
F
73 (0.8%)
G
24 (0.3%)

Energy Efficiency Score

71
SE11 avg
67
National avg
+4 points vs national average

Potential score if all improvements made: 78 (rating C)

Recommended Improvements

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

More data — property types, tenure & fuel

Property Types

7,258
Flat
921
Maisonette
1,007
House
16
Bungalow

Tenure

2,824
Owner-occupied
1,687
Private rented
3,213
Social rented

Main Fuel Types

7,125
gas
638
electric
10
oil
1,429
other

Frequently asked questions

What is the average EPC rating in SE11?

Homes in SE11 have an average EPC rating of C, scoring 71 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 9,202 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 SE11 are rated F or G?

1.1% of homes in SE11 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 SE11 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 Lambeth →