TR24 is below average for energy efficiency — most homes here have room to improve.
55.1% of homes are rated F or G — above the national average of 2.9%.
Based on 127 Energy Performance Certificates, TR24 in Isles of Scilly has an average EPC score of 36 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 G, with 0.8% of homes rated A or B and 24.4% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 55.1% of homes sit in the F or G bands — the least efficient categories. In practical terms, a G rating — the lowest band — means these properties are losing a huge amount of energy. Bills can be double or triple those of an efficient home.
Most of the housing stock here consists of houses. , while 100% are privately rented . That high proportion of rental homes matters — landlords in TR24 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. 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 36 to 84 — a 48-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. That is a substantial gain, suggesting many homes are missing basic efficiency measures. If you live in TR24 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: 84 (rating B)
Recommended Improvements
Government funding may be available for some of these improvements. Check grants →
More data — property types, tenure & fuel
Property Types
Tenure
Over 35% of homes in TR24 are privately rented — private rental properties often have lower EPC ratings.
Main Fuel Types
Frequently asked questions
What is the average EPC rating in TR24?
Homes in TR24 have an average EPC rating of F, scoring 36 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 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.
What percentage of homes in TR24 are rated F or G?
55.1% of homes in TR24 fall into the F or G bands — the lowest energy efficiency ratings. Nationally, the figure is 2.9%.
That means TR24 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.