Energy efficiency in WC2R (Westminster) sits at an average score of 80 out of 100, placing it above the national average. To put this in context, the national average sits at 67. The most common rating band is B, with 61.9% of homes rated A or B and 36.2% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 0.2% of homes sit in the F or G bands — the least efficient categories. In practical terms, a B rating indicates well-insulated homes with efficient heating — energy bills here tend to be well below average.

Most of the housing stock here consists of flats. Flats alone account for 95% of all certificated properties — a distinctly urban profile. Around 59% of properties are owner-occupied , while 41% are privately rented . That high proportion of rental homes matters — landlords in WC2R 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.

There is genuine room for improvement here. If every recommended upgrade were carried out, the average score could climb from 80 to 82 — a 2-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. If you live in WC2R 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.