Energy bills: Britons living in certain homes will be hit hardest by the energy price hike

With energy bills due to increase in the coming months, Britons are looking for ways to save money on their energy bills. While switching appliances off standby and being careful with energy

usage can lower energy costs, the type of property a person lives in could have an impact on energy efficiency. A new study has unveiled which regions of the country have the least energy

efficient homes, and which homes are the least efficient.

MyJobQuote has analysed data from the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy to identify the least energy-efficient homes in Britain and which regions could be the worst hit

by increasing energy prices.

The study revealed that the South East, London and the East of England are the least energy efficient.

Homes in the South East are the least energy efficient with an average annual usage of 19,313 kWH per household.

Detached houses are also the least energy efficient with a 25.3 percent increase in energy consumption compared to semi-detached houses.

Meanwhile, homes built between 1919 and 1944 are the least energy-efficient.

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Shockingly, an estimated 36 percent of the UK population live in this type of property.

Homes built between 1919-1944 are the least energy efficient, with an average usage of 20,780 kWH per year.

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For those living in an energy efficient home, Matthew Jenkins, heating expert at MyJobQuote, has shared his hacks to save money on energy bills.

Matthew said gaps and poorly glazed windows are the “most common way” for draughts to escape.

But heat can also escape through unused chimneys, vents and uninsulated walls.

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The heating expert said the “best way” to retain heat in the home is to install adequate insulation.

He said: “The average cost of cavity wall insulation is around £500, and depending on the complexity of the job, it should usually take one to four hours.

“For a mid-terrace home, you can expect costs of £340-£400. For a Semi-detached house, the costs raise to £450-£500. A large detached home will cost around £700-£750.

“There are of course additional costs to bear in mind when getting insulation fitted, such as the survey.

“Most installers will bundle the cost of the initial survey into the cavity wall insulation prices. The survey usually costs around £75.

“The costs don’t end there, there is additional work to consider such as: replacing wall ties, heat loss survey (if you’re aiming for more energy efficiency), new windows, and new exterior

door, all of these things combined could look at setting a homeowner back an average of £5,500-£7,500 extra.”

DIY methods are available such as draught excluders to cover gaps between windows and door frames.

An older and inefficient boiler can cost you up to 30 percent more on average which equates to £350 more than a newer boiler model.

A sudden gas bill increase might signify that there is a problem with the boiler and could be using more gas than it needs to.

Matthew added: “If your boiler is working efficiently, then reducing your thermostat by just one degree will save you money without compromising on your comfort indoors.”

LED bulbs are more expensive than normal bulbs but they use a whopping 80 percent less electricity, saving homeowners £232 a year.

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