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What is an Energy Performance Certificate?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that contains information about the energy efficiency of a property. The certificate is required by law for all properties that are put up for sale or rent, and it must be given to the prospective buyer or tenant before they make an offer on the property.

The certificate itself is valid for 10 years. Still, it can be updated if the property undergoes any significant changes that would affect its energy efficiencies, such as installing double-glazed windows or insulation.

An EPC must be carried out by a qualified assessor, who will visit the property and assess its energy efficiency. The assessor will then provide a report that gives the property an energy efficiency rating from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient). The information will also contain recommendations on how to improve the property’s energy efficiency.

Why Do I Need an EPC?

If you’re selling or renting your property in Driffield, you will need to have an EPC before marketing your property. This is because the UK government has set minimum energy efficiency standards for domestic properties, and an EPC will show whether your property meets these standards.

An EPC can also be useful if you’re looking to make improvements to the energy efficiency of your home. The recommendations included in an EPC can help you to make informed decisions about which improvements will be most effective in reducing your energy bills and making your home more comfortable.

Benefits of having an EPC

There are several benefits to having an EPC for your property in Driffield. For one, it can help you save money on your energy bills by identifying areas where your property could be more energy-efficient. It can also make your property more attractive to potential buyers or tenants, as they will see that you’re taking steps to improve its energy efficiency. And finally, if you’re planning on making any changes to your property that could impact its energy efficiency (such as adding insulation), you’ll need to have an up-to-date EPC in order to comply with government regulations.

Why Does the DEA Need Access to the Outside of My Property?

The DEA needs to be able to access the outside of your property in order to assess factors such as age, construction type, roof type, number of extensions, and detachment. They will also examine the brickwork for signs of insulation. All of this information is necessary in order to produce an accurate Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

How Do I Prepare for the DEA’s Assessment?

It is important that the assessor can access the outside of your property without any obstruction. If you have a gate, please make sure it is unlocked on the day of the assessment. If your property is empty, please ensure that keys are made available for the back or side doors. Lastly, please secure any pets that you may have.

Already had one done? You can find an EPC for your Driffield address on the official register before you book.

EPC data for Driffield

Figures below are for East Riding of Yorkshire, the local authority covering Driffield, from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register to 2026 Q2.

6,859EPCs reach their 10-year expiry in the next 12 months
Band CThe most common rating, on 47% of certificates
51%Rated D or below, against 46% nationally
£1,182Average estimated heating cost a year

That expiry count is certificates lodged ten years ago and now coming up for renewal. Some of those homes have already been re-certified since, which authority-level data cannot show, so treat it as the ceiling rather than a to-do list.

How East Riding of Yorkshire rates

Share of the 37,692 certificates lodged in the five years to 2026 Q2. This is the certificates lodged, not a survey of every home in the area.

What gets assessed around here

65% of the certificates lodged here are for houses. The average floor area is 94.2m², roughly 9m² larger than the England and Wales average. Estimated heating costs average £1,182 a year, £243 a year above the national figure. 28% of certificates were lodged for rented homes.

Radon in Driffield

Driffield sits in the lowest radon band. The UKHSA and British Geological Survey estimate that less than 1 in 100 homes in the 1km square covering the town centre reach the radon action level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre. Radon is not part of an EPC survey and does not affect the rating. At this level it is not usually a concern, though individual homes can still vary. The atlas is indicative and works to a 1km grid, so it describes the area rather than any one property.

Listed buildings and conservation areas

Planning records published for the area within a mile of Driffield centre show 2 conservation areas. That matters for an EPC in two ways. A listed building is normally exempt from needing one where meeting the minimum energy requirements would unacceptably alter its character or appearance, though the exemption is not automatic and the decision rests with the owner on advice. And in conservation areas and article 4 areas the improvements an EPC recommends, replacement glazing or external wall insulation in particular, often need consent before they can be carried out. Your assessor will record what is actually there; the consent question is one for the council.

What an EPC costs in Driffield

An EPC around here generally costs between £55 and £150, though it depends on the property: floor area, whether there are rooms in the roof, extensions, and how far the assessor travels all move the price. We are not a panel and we do not set anybody's fees, so the figure you are quoted comes from the assessor doing the work. Contact one above for a price on your property.

Sources: MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings Certificates live tables, 2026 Q2; UKHSA and British Geological Survey Indicative Atlas of Radon; planning.data.gov.uk. Prepared 2026-09-11.

What to expect when a Domestic Energy Assessor comes to your property

Every Domestic Energy Assessor / DEA will have their own order and format of carrying out the EPC depending on the software that they use and their personal preference to efficiency.

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