The EPC Effect

Value Increase Per Rating Band

1- 3% Increase

Average value increase per rating band improvement.

High Efficiency vs Mid-Range Homes

5 - 10% Increase

Energy-efficient homes (A-C rated) achieve 5-10% higher sale prices compared to D-E rated properties.

Complete Rating Comparison

Comprehensive view of how all EPC ratings impact property values relative to the market average.

Lifetime Value Comparison (30 Years)

Total financial benefit comparing A-rated vs G-rated homes over 30 years (property appreciation + energy savings).

Total savings A vs G rated

£168k

Resale Value Projection (10 Years)

Average difference between A and E rated after 10 years.

£42k

Year-over-Year EPC Premium Growth

Growth in EPC premium since 2020.

+75%

Data Sources

Official Government Sources

GOV.UK EPC Register

Official database of all EPCs in England and Wales

Raw data on property ratings and characteristics

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy efficiency policy documents

Government targets and regulations

Office for National Statistics (ONS)

UK House Price Index
Regional property price data

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Studies on EPC impact on property values
Housing market analysis reports

English Housing Survey

Annual data on housing conditions and energy efficiency

Energy Saving Trust

Energy cost calculations
Savings projections by rating