How Green are our Homes?

How Green are our Homes?

In this article we take a quick glance at how energy efficiency has improved in our homes over the last 10 years

  • Climate change was high up the agenda before Covid-19 – most forecasters predicted climate change as the big theme for the property market in 2020. Last week the Chancellor put it back on the agenda.
  • Energy efficiency of houses in England has improved over the last decade. The announcement of the Green Home Grant will help cut energy emissions further, which is important to many households.
  • The average SAP rating, used to calculate EPC, is now 63, up from 53 in 2008. A third of dwellings are now in the highest EPC band, A to C.
  • Green homes are something worth thinking about for landlords too. 86% of tenants said that an environmentally sustainable home is important or nice to have. Source: Dataloft, English Housing Survey



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More households are reassessing space in early 2026. If your home feels tighter than it once did, this spring may offer the right conditions to move up.

January 2026 showed a market regaining momentum. Across much of the UK, sales agreed are running ahead of two years ago, led by the Midlands and East. Scotland and Wales are also strengthening. London remains mixed, and Northern Ireland softer. This is not a boom, but a steady, broad based rebuild driven by realistic pricing.

Attleborough homeowners and landlords, stay ahead of the market. Each month we track the rolling average price of homes bought and sold locally, revealing trends that numbers alone can’t show. Our regular insights go beyond the figures, helping you understand your property’s value and make informed decisions, to learn more please read the article.