Gaff Guide

EPC checker

Check the energy rating of every home at a postcode, for free, from the official Energy Performance of Buildings register.

What the EPC bands mean

  • A92–100 — most efficient
  • B81–91
  • C69–80
  • D55–68
  • E39–54
  • F21–38
  • G1–20 — least efficient

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Questions

What does an EPC rating mean?
It's a home's energy efficiency score out of 100, shown as a band from A (most efficient) to G. A higher band usually means lower energy bills.
Why isn't a home listed?
A certificate is only needed when a home is built, sold or rented, and each lasts ten years. Homes without a recent sale or let may have none on record.
Is Scotland included?
Scotland keeps its own separate register, so Scottish postcodes aren't listed here.

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Data: Energy Performance of Buildings register (MHCLG). Checked live against the register.