TN17 is below average for energy efficiency — most homes here have room to improve.
8.4% of homes are rated F or G — above the national average of 2.9%.
Based on 4,127 Energy Performance Certificates, TN17 in Tunbridge Wells has an average EPC score of 61 out of 100, placing it below the national average. To put this in context, the national average sits at 67. The most common rating band is D, with 11.5% of homes rated A or B and 57.8% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 8.4% 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 houses. Around 62% of properties are owner-occupied and 20% are social housing. Gas central heating is the main fuel source for 58% 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 61 to 80 — a 19-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 TN17 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
Energy Efficiency Score
Potential score if all improvements made: 80 (rating C)
Recommended Improvements
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average EPC rating in TN17?
Homes in TN17 have an average EPC rating of D, scoring 61 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 4,127 certificates issued across the district.
That is below the national average of 67, which means there is real scope to improve energy efficiency here. A D rating typically means higher-than-necessary heating bills, especially in older properties without adequate insulation.
What percentage of homes in TN17 are rated F or G?
8.4% of homes in TN17 fall into the F or G bands — the lowest energy efficiency ratings. Nationally, the figure is 2.9%.
That means TN17 has a higher-than-average proportion of poorly insulated homes. On the positive side, many of these properties may qualify for free improvements through government schemes like ECO4 or the Great British Insulation Scheme. Landlords should note that F and G rated properties cannot legally be rented out under current MEES rules.