Leakiest streets in EC2A
What this means
Across 333 energy certificates in EC2A, 46 (13.8%) are rated band D or below. The average current rating is 78.8 out of 100, which the recommended improvements on those certificates would lift to about 81.4. The average estimated annual heating cost is £266, falling to about £217 after the recommended work – a saving of roughly £50 a year.
Every figure is computed across the certificates in this area – no individual property is identified or listed.
How EC2A compares
Set against the average across the 149,623 energy certificates in our dataset (average current rating 70.2, with 41.2% band D or below):
- Band D or below here is 13.8%, 27.4 points lower (more efficient).
- The average current rating here is 78.8, 8.6 points above the wider-dataset average.
Indicative comparison against the certificates we hold, not an official national statistic. Check the official source for area statistics.
What the certificates say about the fabric
The most common construction descriptions recorded across these certificates. Percentages are of certificates where the field was recorded.
Walls
- Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) – 28.8%
- System built, as built, insulated (assumed) – 12.5%
- Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) – 7.5%
Recorded as having no wall insulation: 36.2%.
Roofs
- (another dwelling above) – 55.0%
- (other premises above) – 17.5%
- Flat, insulated (assumed) – 6.2%
Recorded as having no roof insulation: 6.2%.
Glazing
- Fully double glazed – 72.2%
- Single glazed – 11.1%
- Full secondary glazing – 5.6%
Main heating
- Boiler and radiators, mains gas – 41.2%
- Community scheme – 35.0%
- Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric – 12.5%
Retrofit measures for this housing stock
Based on the construction recorded on the certificates here, these guides cover the measures that most often apply, with typical UK costs and savings cited to public sources.
- Cavity wall insulation cost
- Solid wall insulation cost
- Heat pump cost and the £7,500 grant
- Loft insulation cost
- How to improve an EPC rating
What insulation adds in EC2A
See the average current-to-potential uplift and the estimated heating-cost saving for this area.
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- Leakiest streets in EC1Y 28% band D or below
- Leakiest streets in EC1V 29% band D or below
- Leakiest streets in OX14 30% band D or below
- Leakiest streets in OX26 33% band D or below
- Leakiest streets in OX28 39% band D or below