EPC energy-efficiency ratings in Stoke-on-Trent
local authority · ONS code E06000021
How energy-efficient are homes in Stoke-on-Trent by EPC rating?
Across 124,312 domestic Energy Performance Certificates lodged in Stoke-on-Trent (cumulative to 2026-03-31), 37.6% are rated EPC C or better (rank 294 of 348 local authorities by share rated C or better) and 19.7% 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.
Homes rated EPC C or better — Stoke-on-Trent
Rank 294 of 348 local authorities · 7.3 points below the England average of 44.9%
Median band D (SAP 55-68)EPC band distribution — Stoke-on-Trent
| Band | SAP | Share | Certificates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 92-100 | 0.2% | 310 | |
| B | 81-91 | 6.8% | 8,457 | |
| C | 69-80 | 30.6% | 38,079 | |
| Dmedian | 55-68 | 42.6% | 52,976 | |
| E | 39-54 | 15.9% | 19,750 | |
| F | 21-38 | 2.9% | 3,577 | |
| G | 1-20 | 0.9% | 1,163 | |
| Total rated certificates | 124,312 | |||
Percentages are of rated (A-G) certificates; “Not Recorded” certificates (0) 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 — Stoke-on-Trent
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median EPC band | D | MHCLG (derived from counts) |
| Rated EPC C or better (A+B+C) | 37.6% | GeraRent (from band %) |
| Rated EPC E or worse (E+F+G) | 19.7% | GeraRent (from band %) |
| Total domestic EPCs lodged | 124,312 | MHCLG EPB live tables |
| National rank (C or better) | 294 of 348 | GeraRent (ranking) |
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Stoke-on-Trent EPC ratings — questions and answers
- What is the typical EPC rating in Stoke-on-Trent?
- The median domestic EPC band in Stoke-on-Trent is D (SAP 55-68). The single most common band is D at 42.6% of rated certificates. Based on 124,312 EPCs lodged cumulatively to 2026-03-31 (MHCLG EPB live tables, Table D1).
- How many homes in Stoke-on-Trent are rated EPC C or better?
- 37.6% of rated domestic EPCs in Stoke-on-Trent 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. 19.7% 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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.
Local authorities with similar EPC profiles
- Kirklees · 38.0% C+
- Bury · 37.8% C+
- Wyre Forest · 37.8% C+
- Wyre · 37.7% C+
- Sevenoaks · 37.6% C+
- Herefordshire, County of · 37.3% C+
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Browse rentals in Stoke-on-TrentSource: 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.