Leakiest streets in EC2Y
What this means
Across 2318 energy certificates in EC2Y, 931 (40.2%) are rated band D or below. The average current rating is 67.5 out of 100, which the recommended improvements on those certificates would lift to about 69.5. The average estimated annual heating cost is £345, falling to about £326 after the recommended work – a saving of roughly £19 a year.
Every figure is computed across the certificates in this area – no individual property is identified or listed.
How EC2Y compares
Set against the average across the 3,339,357 energy certificates in our dataset (average current rating 67.8, with 51.7% band D or below):
- Band D or below here is 40.2%, 11.5 points lower (more efficient).
- The average current rating here is 67.5, 0.3 points below 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
- System built, as built, no insulation (assumed) – 35.0%
- System built, as built, insulated (assumed) – 20.0%
- Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) – 10.0%
Recorded as having no wall insulation: 37.5%.
Roofs
- (another dwelling above) – 57.5%
- (other premises above) – 25.0%
- Flat, insulated (assumed) – 5.0%
Recorded as having no roof insulation: 0.0%.
Glazing
- Fully double glazed – 88.9%
- Partial double glazing – 11.1%
Main heating
- Community scheme – 75.0%
- Electric underfloor heating – 10.0%
- Electric storage heaters – 7.5%
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
- Heat pump cost and the £7,500 grant
- Loft insulation cost
- How to improve an EPC rating
What insulation adds in EC2Y
See the average current-to-potential uplift and the estimated heating-cost saving for this area.
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- Leakiest streets in EC4R 41% band D or below
- Leakiest streets in WC2A 41% band D or below
- Leakiest streets in SE18 42% band D or below
- Leakiest streets in IG11 39% band D or below