EPC rating for a new build home
The short answer
- 92% of homes built since 2003 are EPC band C or better, against 56% of all homes
- 77 points on average, band C
- Landlords need band C by 1 October 2030
Updated 25 September 2026. Every figure on this page comes from official statistics and our published model; see where our data comes from.
92% of homes in England built since 2003 are EPC band C or better, against 56% of all homes. Their average rating is 77 points, band C, and under 1% are band E or worse.
How new build homes rate
Mostly band C, 73%. There are about 3.4 million of these homes in England; the table shows how their EPC bands compare with all homes.
| EPC band | 2003 to 2013 | After 2013 | All homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/B | 14% | 24% | 4% |
| C | 76% | 69% | 52% |
| D | 9% | 6% | 35% |
| E | 1% | under 1% | 6% |
| F | too few to show | 0% | 2% |
| G | 0% | 0% | under 1% |
| Average rating | 76 (band C) | 78 (band C) | 68 (band D) |
What these homes are like
Walls: most have filled cavity walls (85%). Loft insulation and double glazing are common in homes of every age.
| Feature | 2003 to 2013 | After 2013 | All homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid walls, not insulated | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Solid walls, insulated | 8% | 5% | 4% |
| Cavity walls, not insulated | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Cavity walls, insulated | 86% | 85% | 50% |
| Loft insulation 150mm or more | 49% | 64% | 52% |
| Loft insulation under 100mm, or none | 2% | under 1% | 7% |
| Double glazing throughout | over 99% | over 99% | 89% |
| Gas heating | 74% | 76% | 85% |
| Heat pump | 5% | 6% | 2% |
How much gas they use
A median 9,069 kWh of gas a year for homes built between 2000 and 2011, against 10,012 kWh for all homes, from meter readings.
| Built | Median gas a year | Median gas per square metre (houses) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 to 2011 | 9,069 kWh | not published for this band |
| 2012 onwards | 7,181 kWh | not published for this band |
| All homes | 10,012 kWh | 105 kWh |
Getting to band B
Our model puts a 2000s semi at about 82 points, band B: already band B or better. Our model starts a 2000s semi at 82 points and a home built since 2012 at 85; the survey average for these homes is 77.
Our model puts a 2000s semi at about 82 points, band B: already band B or better. Check your own home.
Our model puts a home built since 2012 at about 85 points, band B: already band B or better. Check your own home.
Rules and grants
Landlords need band C by 1 October 2030. Check a rented home with the landlord EPC calculator.
ECO4 can fund insulation for households on qualifying benefits until 31 December 2026, and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 off a heat pump. Read more about how to improve an EPC rating, the solar panel calculator, or see EPC ratings for every age of home.
How we worked this out
EPC bands and home features: English Housing Survey 2024, live tables DA7101, DA6201 and DA6101 (MHCLG, updated 9 July 2026), England. Gas use: NEED consumption tables 2026 (DESNZ), 2024 meter readings, England and Wales, whose age bands differ slightly from the survey's. The routes to band B are our simple EPC points model, the same as our EPC calculator, not the government's SAP software, for a home with loft insulation, double glazing and a gas boiler under 15 years old.
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Frequently asked questions
What EPC rating does a new build home usually have?
Band C on average: homes built since 2003 average 77 points in the English Housing Survey 2024, against 68 for all homes. About 92% are band C or better, and under 1% are band E or worse.
Can a new build home reach EPC band B?
Yes: 19% of homes built since 2003 are already band B or better. Our model puts a 2000s semi at about 82 points, band B: already band B or better.
Why do older homes have lower EPC ratings?
Walls are a big part of it. The rating models what a home costs to heat per square metre, and solid walls lose far more heat than filled cavity walls; 79% of homes built before 1919 have solid walls with no insulation.
Data sources
- Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, English Housing Survey live tables on energy performance, DA7101, DA6201 and DA6101, 2024.
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, NEED consumption data tables 2026, headline Table 7 and gas per square metre Table 4.2.
- Our EPC calculator points model, js/epc-plan.js.