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Average Energy Efficiency (SAP rating) of New Homes, July-September 2009

The latest statistics on the Average Energy Efficiency (SAP rating) of new homes was released on Tuesday 10 November 2009 by Communities and Local Government (CLG), according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

The release covers quarterly data for the Government Office Regions (GORs) of England and Wales for October to December 2008 through to July to September 2009.

The energy efficiency rating, on a quarterly basis, is volatile due to a number of factors including the mix of dwelling types, the mix of heating systems used in new developments and the location of those developments where there are a small number of new homes being assessed in some of these categories.

The key points for July – September 2009 are:

  • The average energy efficiency, SAP rating, of new homes in Wales was 76.4 compared to 78.5 in England.
  • Across England and Wales, the average energy efficiency (SAP rating) of new homes varied from 75.7 in West Midlands to 81.5 in North East.
  • In Wales the average energy (SAP rating) by dwelling type, ranged from 71.2 for flats to 78.9 for houses. However during this quarter no maisonettes were assessed.
  • Overall, England had higher average SAP ratings than Wales for all the different dwelling types that were assessed.

Further information

Communities and Local Government website: Average Energy Efficiency

Contact

Tel: 029 2082 5055
E-mail: stats.housing@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Next update

February 2010 (provisional - to be confirmed on the 'Due Out Soon' page)