What insulation adds in SE9

62.1 → 77.3

Rating, now → potential

+15.2

Average uplift

£195

Avg saving / yr

24734

Certificates

The realistic uplift

Each energy certificate lists the improvements an assessor recommends and the rating the home would reach if they were done. Averaged across 24734 certificates in SE9, the current rating of 62.1 could rise to about 77.3 out of 100. The estimated annual heating cost averages £700 now, and about £504 after the recommended work – an estimated saving of roughly £195 a year.

These are the register's own estimates, averaged across many homes; the figure for any one property depends on its fabric and how it is heated.

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) – 37.5%
Cavity wall, filled cavity – 25.8%
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) – 23.3%

Recorded as having no wall insulation: 60.8%.

Roofs

Pitched, no insulation (assumed) – 20.0%
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation – 19.2%
(another dwelling above) – 14.2%

Recorded as having no roof insulation: 23.3%.

Glazing

Fully double glazed – 84.5%
High performance glazing – 7.0%
Mostly double glazing – 4.2%

Main heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas – 87.5%
Room heaters, electric – 5.0%
Community scheme – 3.3%

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See the streets in SE9 with the highest share of homes rated band D or below.

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