Staithes has one of the hardest streets to heat in England and Wales
There has been analysis of more than 23 million EPC certificates
Staithes has one of the least energy-efficient streets in England and Wales.
Research shows Mount Pleasant had single-glazed windows, uninsulated walls and roofs, and electric room heaters which are common problems that push up costs.
Uswitch has analysed 23 million EPC certificates and are urging households to check their home's EPC certificate online, and see what improvements they can make to save money and energy.
Natalie Mathie, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Heating our homes is costing more than ever, so it's shocking to realise just how much energy is leaking out through uninsulated walls and roofs.
“Every bit of heat that escapes your home will cost you money, so it’s worth knowing how efficient your home is.
“Take a moment to look up your home’s EPC certificate online and see where your property could be improved – the reports are incredibly detailed and will give you estimated costs for all the energy-saving measures.
“You can’t always tell if these changes are making a difference until you see your bill – unless you track your usage. People using the Utrack app can see the impact on their bills with hourly graphs, comparing gas and electricity use by day, week, month and year.”