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EPC energy-efficiency ratings in South Oxfordshire

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How energy-efficient are homes in South Oxfordshire by EPC rating?

Across 65,820 domestic Energy Performance Certificates lodged in South Oxfordshire (cumulative to 2026-03-31), 45.2% are rated EPC C or better (rank 140 of 348 local authorities by share rated C or better) and 20.3% are rated E or worse. The median domestic EPC band is D (SAP 55-68). Source: MHCLG EPB live tables (Table D1), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official statistics · MHCLG EPB live tables (Table D1)·As of 2026-03-31 · updated quarterly (each new MHCLG EPB release) (last: )
45.2%C or better

Homes rated EPC C or better — South Oxfordshire

Rank 140 of 348 local authorities · 0.3 points above the England average of 44.9%

Median band D (SAP 55-68)

EPC band distribution — South Oxfordshire

Domestic EPC band distribution for South Oxfordshire
BandSAPShareCertificates
A92-1000.6%418
B81-9117.3%11,400
C69-8027.3%17,987
Dmedian55-6834.4%22,651
E39-5414.6%9,594
F21-384.6%3,033
G1-201.1%736
Total rated certificates65,820

Percentages are of rated (A-G) certificates; “Not Recorded” certificates (1) are excluded from the percentage denominator. Counts are of certificates lodged, not unique dwellings. Source: MHCLG EPB live tables (Table D1), cumulative to 2026-03-31.

Key figures — South Oxfordshire

Key EPC figures for South Oxfordshire
MetricValueSource
Median EPC bandDMHCLG (derived from counts)
Rated EPC C or better (A+B+C)45.2%GeraRent (from band %)
Rated EPC E or worse (E+F+G)20.3%GeraRent (from band %)
Total domestic EPCs lodged65,820MHCLG EPB live tables
National rank (C or better)140 of 348GeraRent (ranking)

EPC running-cost comparison

Model the indicative running-cost gap between EPC bands for a South Oxfordshire home, and save areas to compare side by side.

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£420/yr
Indicative running-cost saving moving an EPC band D home to band C

South Oxfordshire EPC ratings — questions and answers

What is the typical EPC rating in South Oxfordshire?
The median domestic EPC band in South Oxfordshire is D (SAP 55-68). The single most common band is D at 34.4% of rated certificates. Based on 65,820 EPCs lodged cumulatively to 2026-03-31 (MHCLG EPB live tables, Table D1).
How many homes in South Oxfordshire are rated EPC C or better?
45.2% of rated domestic EPCs in South Oxfordshire are band C or better (A+B+C), the threshold the UK government uses for its "EPC C by 2035" ambition. That compares with 44.9% across England. 20.3% are rated E or worse (E, F or G).
What does each EPC band mean?
EPC bands run A to G by SAP energy-efficiency score: A = 92-100, B = 81-91, C = 69-80, D = 55-68, E = 39-54, F = 21-38, G = 1-20. A is the most energy-efficient (lowest running costs and carbon); G is the least. Privately rented homes in England and Wales must currently be at least band E to be let lawfully.
Where does this EPC data for South Oxfordshire come from?
From the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) "Live tables on Energy Performance of Buildings Certificates", Table D1 (domestic properties by energy efficiency rating), cumulative to 2026-03-31. These are counts of certificates lodged on the EPB Register, not unique dwellings — a home re-sold or re-let since 2008 can hold several EPCs. Open Government Licence v3.0, (c) Crown copyright.

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Source: Energy Performance of Buildings Certificates — Live tables (Table D1, Domestic properties by energy efficiency rating), Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. (c) Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0. Cumulative to 2026-03-31 (Cumulative, all domestic EPCs lodged Q4 2008 to 2026 Q1 (to 31 March 2026)). Figures are counts of certificates lodged, not unique dwellings; a home re-sold or re-let since 2008 can hold several EPCs. The “share rated C or better” and the national ranking are derived by GeraRent from the official band percentages.