Campaign group Friends of the Earth analysed which neighbourhoods in England and Wales had both lowest incomes and the least energy-efficient homes. Homes in these areas are the hardest to heat due to low energy efficiency ratings, making energy use and bills higher than average, and where most people are also living on low incomes.
Nine Leeds neighbourhoods were identified as among the 100 ‘coldest’ in Yorkshire in the report. Here are the neighbourhoods being worst hit by the energy crisis.
1. The 'coldest' neighbourhoods in Leeds
The following Leeds areas were identified by Friends of the Earth as having the lowest incomes and the least energy-efficient homes. All areas had an income decile number of one - the lowest average income. Photo: Grey Hutton
2. Wickham Street, Seftons and Harlechs
The Wickham Street, Seftons and Harlechs neighbourhood, near Cross Flats Park, was the 20th coldest neighbourhood in Yorkshire. Homes had an average energy efficiency rating of 54.52 (below 68 is considered poor). Photo: Google
3. Gathorne Terrace, Hares Avenue, Pasture Road, Baldovan Mount
The Gathorne Terrace, Hares Avenue, Pasture Road and Baldovan Mount neighbourhood, in Harehills, was 31st coldest in Yorkshire. Homes had an average energy efficiency rating of 56.35 Photo: Google
4. Reginalds and Mexboroughs
The Reginalds and Mexboroughs neighbourhood, in Chapeltown, was 46th coldest in Yorkshire. Homes had an average energy efficiency rating of 59.4 Photo: Google
5. Braytons and Farndales
The Braytons and Farndales neighbourhood, in Swarcliffe, was 65th coldest in Yorkshire. Homes had an average energy efficiency rating of 61.43 Photo: Google
6. Easterly Grove and St Wilfrids
The Easterly Grove and St Wilfrids neighbourhood, in Gipton, was 79th coldest in Yorkshire. Homes had an average energy efficiency rating of 63.19 Photo: Google