Bristol EPC Data Hub
We’ve analysed 192,961 Energy Performance Certificates across 16 Bristol neighbourhoods to show you how each area compares on energy efficiency. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, buyer, or tenant — this is the data that matters. Source: UK Government EPC Register.
192,961
Certificates analysed
66
Average EPC score
71
Best: Stokes Croft
61
Worst: Henleaze
Most common rating: D (37.4%). Bristol performs slightly below the national average — but this citywide figure hides significant variation between neighbourhoods.
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| Area | Postcode | Avg Score | Band | Certificates | % A–C | Common Type | Dominant Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henleaze | BS9 | 61 | D | 9,980 | 31.3% | Semi-detached | 1930–1949 |
| Westbury-on-Trym | BS9 | 61 | D | 9,980 | 31.3% | Semi-detached | 1930–1949 |
| Redland | BS6 | 62 | D | 15,005 | 30.3% | Flat | Pre-1900 |
| Cotham | BS6 | 62 | D | 15,005 | 30.3% | Flat | Pre-1900 |
| Clifton | BS8 | 63 | D | 12,485 | 37.9% | Flat | Pre-1900 |
| Bishopston | BS7 | 66 | D | 15,518 | 45.0% | Terraced | 1900–1929 |
| Horfield | BS7 | 66 | D | 15,518 | 45.0% | Terraced | 1900–1929 |
| Easton | BS5 | 66 | D | 24,634 | 44.2% | Terraced | 1900–1929 |
| Knowle | BS4 | 66 | D | 18,461 | 42.6% | Terraced | 1930–1949 |
| Brislington | BS4 | 66 | D | 18,461 | 42.6% | Terraced | 1930–1949 |
| Kingswood | BS15 | 66 | D | 3,779 | 43.2% | Terraced | 1930–1949 |
| Bedminster | BS3 | 67 | D | 19,151 | 47.0% | Terraced | 1900–1929 |
| Southville | BS3 | 67 | D | 19,151 | 47.0% | Terraced | 1900–1929 |
| Fishponds | BS16 | 67 | D | 12,132 | 48.9% | Terraced | 1930–1949 |
| Filton | BS10 | 68 | D | 10,720 | 55.9% | Flat | 1950–1966 |
| Stokes Croft | BS2 | 71 | C | 10,735 | 64.0% | Flat | 2007+ |
Some neighbouring areas sharing a postcode district show similar statistics as data is aggregated at postcode level.
Bristol’s best-performing area, and the only one to average Band C. Modern flats dominate the housing stock here — the dominant construction era is 2007 onwards, meaning most properties were built to current energy efficiency regulations. 64% of properties are rated A to C.
Post-war housing with cavity walls gives Filton a head start. The dominant era is 1950–1966, and many properties are flats. 55.9% achieve A to C — well above the Bristol average. Cavity walls are easier and cheaper to insulate than the solid walls found in older areas.
A mix of 1930s–1950s terraces with some newer developments. 48.9% of properties reach A to C. The inter-war terraces here tend to have cavity walls rather than the solid construction found in Victorian areas, making insulation upgrades more straightforward.
Edwardian terraces dominate Bedminster, but many have benefited from improvement upgrades over the past decade. 47.0% of properties are rated A to C. The area’s mix of terraced houses and newer conversions pulls the average up compared to purely Victorian areas.
Shares the BS3 postcode with Bedminster and shows the same data pattern. Southville has seen significant gentrification in recent years, which tends to drive energy efficiency upgrades as owners invest in their properties. 47.0% are rated A to C.
For a deeper analysis of what’s holding these areas back — and what it means for residents and landlords — see our full worst-rated areas report.
Large 1930s semi-detached houses with high heat loss through walls, roofs, and extensive window areas. Only 31.3% of properties are rated A to C. The combination of large floor area and inter-war solid or early cavity walls makes these homes expensive to heat and difficult to insulate.
The same BS9 pattern as Henleaze — large detached and semi-detached houses from the 1930s and 1940s. These properties have more external wall area per square metre of floor space than terraces, meaning proportionally greater heat loss. Only 31.3% reach A to C.
Victorian flats and houses with pre-1900 construction — solid walls, original features, and high ceilings that are harder to heat efficiently. Only 30.3% of properties are rated A to C, the lowest proportion of any Bristol postcode. Many properties are Victorian conversions with limited scope for major insulation work.
Shares the BS6 postcode with Redland and shows the same data. Victorian conversions dominate — large houses subdivided into flats, often with shared heating systems and limited control over insulation in communal areas. 30.3% rated A to C.
Georgian and Victorian architecture in a conservation area, which limits external alterations like wall insulation and window replacement. Flats are the dominant property type, many in converted period houses. 37.9% achieve A to C — better than BS6 and BS9, but still well below the city average.
Living in one of these areas doesn’t mean your property is poorly rated. Area averages reflect the overall housing stock — your individual property could score much higher or lower depending on its specific characteristics, improvements, and heating system. The only way to know is to get an EPC assessment.
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Book Your EPC from £55 →The single biggest factor. Pre-1900 homes average a score of 60, while post-2007 properties average 79–80. Building regulations have progressively tightened insulation and heating requirements. See our Victorian home EPC guide for the full era-by-era breakdown, or our new build vs old homes comparison for the complete picture.
Flats tend to score highest because they share walls with neighbouring units, reducing heat loss. Detached homes have the most exposed surface area.
Solid walls (pre-1930) lose roughly twice as much heat as cavity walls. Areas dominated by pre-1900 and 1900–1929 housing — Redland, Cotham, Clifton — score lowest partly because solid wall insulation is expensive and disruptive to retrofit.
Areas with high rental percentages (Stokes Croft 48%, Redland/Cotham 48.4%) show different patterns. Stokes Croft benefits from newer purpose-built rental stock, while Redland’s rental properties are largely older conversions. Rental regulations are driving improvement works in some areas faster than others.
48.7% of Bristol’s 79,436 rental properties are currently rated below EPC C. With the 2030 deadline approaching, here’s how each postcode measures up on rental compliance.
For the full postcode-by-postcode rental data with band distributions, see our Bristol rental EPC ratings breakdown. For guidance on the 2030 deadline, fines, and exemptions, see the landlord EPC guide.
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BS2
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Filton
BS10
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Fishponds
BS16
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Bedminster
BS3
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Southville
BS3
67 — DView area →
Bishopston
BS7
66 — DView area →
Horfield
BS7
66 — DView area →
Easton
BS5
66 — DView area →
Knowle
BS4
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Brislington
BS4
66 — DView area →
Kingswood
BS15
66 — DView area →
Clifton
BS8
63 — DView area →
Redland
BS6
62 — DView area →
Cotham
BS6
62 — DView area →
Henleaze
BS9
61 — DView area →
Westbury-on-Trym
BS9
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The average EPC score across Bristol is 66, which is a Band D rating. 47.4% of properties are rated A to C, while 52.6% are rated D to G. However, this citywide figure hides significant variation — from Stokes Croft (71, Band C) to Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym (61, Band D).
Stokes Croft (BS2) has the best EPC ratings in Bristol, with an average score of 71 (Band C). 64% of properties there are rated A to C. This is largely because the area has a high proportion of modern flats built from 2007 onwards, built to current energy efficiency regulations.
Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym (both BS9) have the lowest average EPC scores at 61 (Band D). Only 31.3% of properties are rated A to C. The area is dominated by large 1930s semi-detached houses with high heat loss. In terms of the lowest percentage of A–C ratings, Redland and Cotham (BS6) are worst at just 30.3%.
Your individual property’s EPC rating matters more than the area average. However, energy efficiency is increasingly factored into property valuations, and buyers and tenants are more conscious of running costs. With the 2030 EPC C deadline for rental properties, landlords in lower-rated areas face greater compliance costs. An individual EPC assessment is the only way to know your property’s actual rating.
You can check your property’s current EPC for free on the Government’s EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org. If you don’t have a valid EPC, or need a new one for a sale or letting, you can book a domestic EPC from £55 with EPC Bristol. We cover all Bristol postcodes BS1 to BS16.
All data on this page comes from the Government’s EPC Open Data Register (epc.opendatacommunities.org), which records every Energy Performance Certificate lodged in England and Wales. Our analysis covers 192,961 certificates across Bristol postcodes BS1 to BS16. Data is aggregated at postcode district level, so neighbouring areas sharing a postcode district show similar statistics.
Data source: UK Government EPC Open Data Register (epc.opendatacommunities.org). All Energy Performance Certificates lodged for domestic properties within Bristol postcodes BS1–BS16.
Certificate count: 192,961 certificates analysed across 16 named Bristol areas.
Postcode aggregation: Data is aggregated at postcode district level (e.g., BS3, BS6). Some neighbouring areas share a postcode district and therefore show identical statistics — for example, Bedminster and Southville both fall within BS3, Redland and Cotham within BS6, Bishopston and Horfield within BS7, Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym within BS9, and Knowle and Brislington within BS4. This is noted transparently throughout.
EPC band boundaries: A (92–100), B (81–91), C (69–80), D (55–68), E (39–54), F (21–38), G (1–20).
Rental identification: Properties identified as rental based on the “tenure” field in the EPC register (rental private or rental social).
Last updated: March 2026.
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