What is the EPC lookup tool?
Look up the Energy Performance Certificate for any property in England and Wales instantly. See the current rating, potential rating and recommended improvements.
How to use the EPC lookup
Enter your postcode and select your address to see your full EPC data, including the rating, expiry date and individual element scores.
What is an EPC?
What an Energy Performance Certificate is, when you need one, how they are produced and what the A to G rating scale means for your home’s energy efficiency.
Understanding your EPC rating
What each band from A to G means in terms of energy costs and carbon emissions, what the average UK rating is and how your home compares.
EPC recommendations explained
How to read the improvement recommendations on your EPC, which upgrades have the biggest impact on your rating and which are most cost-effective.
EPC & grant eligibility
How your EPC rating affects eligibility for the BUS grant, ECO4, GBIS and other schemes, and when it is worth getting a new EPC before applying.
How to improve your EPC rating
The most effective upgrades for moving up the EPC scale, from quick wins like loft insulation and LED lighting to major improvements like heat pumps and solar.
Getting a new EPC assessment
When to get a new EPC, how to find a qualified assessor, what the assessment costs and how long the process takes.
EPC reform & future changes
Planned changes to the EPC system, the shift to a fabric-first approach, how the new system may affect property values and mortgage lending.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EPCs, including how long they last, whether you need one to sell, what happens if your rating is low and how accurate the estimates are.