Castle Point was ranked 291 in a league table of the best roof insulation in England and Wales, with only 46.3% of homes rated as having “good” or “very good” roof insulation.
This meant that it was the eighth worst local authority outside of the capital.
The study, by Best Roofers, analysed 2022 Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Councillor Rob Lillis, Castle Point Council’s portfolio holder for health, wellbeing, and housing, responded to the data saying: “It is important to note that the survey included both private and social sector housing and is based on data from March 2022.
“This means it does not accurately reflect the current position in the Borough.”
Castle Point said nearly 57 per cent of its council-owned properties have an EPC rating of C or above.
It aims to bring all council housing stock up to at least a C rating by 2030.
Councillor Lillis added: “We recognise that more work is needed to achieve the target of all Council homes reaching at least a C rating by 2030.
“To meet this goal, the Council plans to significantly accelerate its energy efficiency programme, with further substantial investment proposed from 2026/27 (subject to Cabinet approval).
“Our commitment remains to provide warm, safe, and energy-efficient homes for our residents while supporting wider efforts to reduce fuel poverty and environmental impact.”
Alex Morrisey, managing director for Best Roofers, said: “The concentration of poor performers in coastal towns and commuter locations suggests systemic issues with older housing stock and retrofit challenges.
“While Castle Point’s overall roof insulation rating remains far below the national average, there are encouraging signs that the government’s plan for all privately-rented homes to have a minimum EPC C rating by 2030 will help reduce bills and the energy efficiency of the UK’s housing stock.”
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