What is the typical EPC rating in Wales?

The median domestic EPC band in Wales is D (SAP 55-68). The single most common band is D at 37.0% of rated certificates. Based on 1,495,950 EPCs lodged cumulatively to 2026-03-31 (MHCLG EPB live tables, Table D1).

How many homes in Wales are rated EPC C or better?

39.5% of rated domestic EPCs in Wales 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. 23.5% 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 Wales 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 Wales

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How energy-efficient are homes in Wales by EPC rating?

Across 1,495,950 domestic Energy Performance Certificates lodged in Wales (cumulative to 2026-03-31), 39.5% are rated EPC C or better and 23.5% 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)

39.5%C or better

Homes rated EPC C or better — Wales

5.4 points below the England average of 44.9%

Median band D (SAP 55-68)

EPC band distribution — Wales

Domestic EPC band distribution for Wales
Band	SAP	Share	Certificates
A	92-100	0.9%	14,022
B	81-91	8.6%	128,083
C	69-80	30.0%	448,108
Dmedian	55-68	37.0%	553,636
E	39-54	16.1%	241,563
F	21-38	5.3%	78,679
G	1-20	2.1%	31,857
Total rated certificates			1,495,950

Percentages are of rated (A-G) certificates; “Not Recorded” certificates (2) 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 — Wales

Key EPC figures for Wales
Metric	Value	Source
Median EPC band	D	MHCLG (derived from counts)
Rated EPC C or better (A+B+C)	39.5%	GeraRent (from band %)
Rated EPC E or worse (E+F+G)	23.5%	GeraRent (from band %)
Total domestic EPCs lodged	1,495,950	MHCLG EPB live tables

EPC running-cost comparison

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Wales EPC ratings — questions and answers

What is the typical EPC rating in Wales?: The median domestic EPC band in Wales is D (SAP 55-68). The single most common band is D at 37.0% of rated certificates. Based on 1,495,950 EPCs lodged cumulatively to 2026-03-31 (MHCLG EPB live tables, Table D1).
How many homes in Wales are rated EPC C or better?: 39.5% of rated domestic EPCs in Wales 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. 23.5% 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 Wales 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.