What is the typical EPC rating in Vale of Glamorgan?

The median domestic EPC band in Vale of Glamorgan is D (SAP 55-68). The single most common band is D at 36.8% of rated certificates. Based on 62,685 EPCs lodged cumulatively to 2026-03-31 (MHCLG EPB live tables, Table D1).

How many homes in Vale of Glamorgan are rated EPC C or better?

46.1% of rated domestic EPCs in Vale of Glamorgan 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. 17.1% 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 Vale of Glamorgan 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.

EPC energy-efficiency ratings in Vale of Glamorgan

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How energy-efficient are homes in Vale of Glamorgan by EPC rating?

Across 62,685 domestic Energy Performance Certificates lodged in Vale of Glamorgan (cumulative to 2026-03-31), 46.1% are rated EPC C or better (rank 121 of 348 local authorities by share rated C or better) and 17.1% 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: 2026-03-31)

46.1%C or better

Homes rated EPC C or better — Vale of Glamorgan

Rank 121 of 348 local authorities · 1.2 points above the England average of 44.9%

Median band D (SAP 55-68)

EPC band distribution — Vale of Glamorgan

Domestic EPC band distribution for Vale of Glamorgan
Band	SAP	Share	Certificates
A	92-100	0.9%	544
B	81-91	13.4%	8,427
C	69-80	31.8%	19,961
Dmedian	55-68	36.8%	23,063
E	39-54	13.0%	8,126
F	21-38	3.2%	2,001
G	1-20	0.9%	563
Total rated certificates			62,685

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 — Vale of Glamorgan

Key EPC figures for Vale of Glamorgan
Metric	Value	Source
Median EPC band	D	MHCLG (derived from counts)
Rated EPC C or better (A+B+C)	46.1%	GeraRent (from band %)
Rated EPC E or worse (E+F+G)	17.1%	GeraRent (from band %)
Total domestic EPCs lodged	62,685	MHCLG EPB live tables
National rank (C or better)	121 of 348	GeraRent (ranking)

EPC running-cost comparison

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Vale of Glamorgan EPC ratings — questions and answers

What is the typical EPC rating in Vale of Glamorgan?: The median domestic EPC band in Vale of Glamorgan is D (SAP 55-68). The single most common band is D at 36.8% of rated certificates. Based on 62,685 EPCs lodged cumulatively to 2026-03-31 (MHCLG EPB live tables, Table D1).
How many homes in Vale of Glamorgan are rated EPC C or better?: 46.1% of rated domestic EPCs in Vale of Glamorgan 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. 17.1% 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 Vale of Glamorgan 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.