Two Bradford constituencies rank in top three for energy use

In the wake of recent reports around soaring energy prices, property data specialist Sprift has analysed home energy consumption across constituencies in England.

The research highlights that Leeds Central is the highest consuming constituency, followed by Bradford West and then Bradford East.

Bradford West and Bradford East are two of three highest constituencies for energy consumption in England

The study is based on analysis of all England's Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) issued within the last 11 years, and comparing this data against the Deprivation in English constituencies.

Analysis also indicates that more than three quarters (80 per cent) of the highest consuming areas are in the lowest quarter of locations when it comes to deprivation; specifically income and employment.

Nearly all of the top ten highest energy users are also listed in the lowest quarter of the quality in living environment rankings.

Sprift also reviewed the top ten areas in which the largest potential energy reductions could be made, based on an assessment of the recommendations made in their EPCs. Interestingly, Bradford East, Bradford West and Leeds are listed as the top three to benefit, with the potential for 20,160,768 kWh in combined reductions if they implement the suggested improvements.

Commenting on the findings, Matt Gilpin, CEO at Sprift, said: "Clearly, homeowners can help to bring down energy consumption levels by taking heed of the EPC recommendations. However, when such a large majority (80 per cent) of the areas are deemed as being the highest when it comes to the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD), then it becomes difficult to see how they will be able to make the changes to their properties to reap the potential savings. This issue is likely to become further exacerbated as energy bills are set to rise in the months and years to come."