An article exploring the factors associated with energy efficiency of domestic dwellings in England and Wales, including age of property and fuel type. The article will also look at geographic differences in housing stock.
Publications
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Age of the property is the biggest single factor in energy efficiency of homes
Three-fifths of assessed homes in England and Wales have low energy efficiency ratings, but most people are not considering making any improvements
Data
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Data on factors associated with the energy efficiency of housing in England and Wales
Results of logistic regression analysis of factors associated with the energy efficiency of housing in England and Wales, up to March 2021. These data explore the impact different characteristics, such as age and property type, have on the likelihood of a dwelling having an energy performance certificate rating of C or higher.
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Opinions and Lifestyle Survey data on domestic energy efficiency in Great Britain
Data from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OPN), on domestic energy efficiency in Great Britain, collected between 22 September and 3 October 2021. Questions cover energy in the home, and attitudes to improving energy efficiency in the home.