Full list of areas to be hardest hit by rising energy bills revealed – is yours on it?

MILLION of UK households are set to be hit by bill price hikes but those in the least energy efficient homes could suffer more than others.

Here are the areas where homes could be hardest hit by energy bill rises.

Record high gas prices and the rising cost of living is already pushing up bills for households across the country.

Costs are set to rise further next month when the energy price cap increases to £1,977, pushing up the amount that households pay on out-of-contract tariffs.

The lack of decent deals in the market due to the high costs for suppliers means many customers face being stuck on the price cap and paying close to £2,000 a year for their energy or more depending on their deal and usage.

One way that people can try to reduce their gas and electricity costs is by making their home more energy efficient.

This can include changes such as draught proofing, double glazing and loft insulation.

Ultimately, the more heat you can stop escaping from your home, the less energy you will need to keep it warm.

If you have rented, sold or purchased a property since 2008 then you may have come across an energy performance certificate (EPC).

These assess how energy efficient a property is and gives a rating from A to G.

Homes with a rating of D or lower are seen as the least efficient and will use more energy, meaning higher bills.

Homeowners or estate agents are supposed to arrange and provide an EPC when selling a property as it gives a potential buyer an idea of what their bills will be and any energy improvements needed.

Landlords also currently have to make sure properties rented to new tenants have a minimum E rating, which will be extended to all rental properties from April 2023.

If you live, rent or are looking to buy a property with a low EPC rating, you could face even higher bill increases than others due to your home being less energy efficient.