EPC.Report

EPC Ratings in New Forest

D
Avg Rating
65
Avg Score
56,949
Total Certs
3.1%
F/G Rated
67
National Avg

New Forest is around the national average for energy efficiency.

Average score: 65 vs national average of 67. 3.1% of homes are rated F or G — above the national average of 2.9%.

Check grants for this area Landlord rules What is an EPC?

Best-Performing Districts

SO41 SO41
D (66)
SO45 SO45
D (66)
SO40 SO40
D (66)

Worst-Performing Districts

SO43 SO43
D (60)
SO42 SO42
D (60)
SP6 SP6
D (62)

All Postcode Districts

Code Area Avg Rating Avg Score % F/G Certificates
SO41 SO41 D 66 2.8% 11,504
SO45 SO45 D 66 2.1% 9,977
SO40 SO40 D 66 2.1% 11,446
BH25 BH25 D 66 2.2% 8,992
BH24 BH24 D 65 3.3% 7,535
SP6 SP6 D 62 6.2% 4,358
SO43 SO43 D 60 9% 1,469
SO42 SO42 D 60 9.1% 1,668

Frequently asked questions

What is the average EPC rating in New Forest?

The average EPC rating in New Forest is D, scoring 65 out of 100 across 8 postcode districts and 56,949 certificates.

What percentage of homes in New Forest are rated F or G?

3.1% of homes in New Forest fall into the F or G bands, above the national average of 2.9%. Landlords should note that F and G rated properties cannot legally be rented out under current MEES rules.

Understanding EPC ratings

Not sure what these ratings mean for your property? Read our guide to Energy Performance Certificates for a plain-English explanation of the A–G scale. If you're a landlord, check the minimum EPC rules for rental properties — non-compliant homes face fines up to £30,000. Homeowners rated D or below may qualify for free government-funded improvements.

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