Statistics have shown that more than 31,000 people died across the country last year owing to the wintry weather.
And this is a big leap of 29 per cent from the previous year when only 22,960 people died owing to the cold.
Excess winter mortality for 2012/13 was highest in the North West of England and lowest in London.
In the East Midlands, the figure rose from 1,980 in 2011/12 to 2,700 in 2012/13.
Regional figures for last winter have not yet been made available by the Office of National Statistics.
Across the county, there were 480 excess deaths in winter 2011/12 - a measure used by taking an average of deaths between December and March and taking away the average of non-winter deaths.
Nottingham City has consistently had the highest number of excess deaths in the county - with a peak of 320 in 1998/99, but has stayed under 200 for the last seven winters.
Age UK's charity director, Caroline Abrahams, said: "Excess winter deaths are preventable and today's figures are a damning indictment of our failure to address the scandal of cold homes in this country.
"We strongly believe that the only sustainable solution is investment to increase the energy efficiency of our housing stock so cold homes become a thing of the past. The Chancellor must take urgent action on this in next week's Autumn Statement."
A Department of Health spokeswoman said: "This rise in deaths is concerning, but we know from a report published by Public Health England this August that increased excess deaths in 2012-13 were occurring across Europe and coincided with an unusually prolonged influenza season and late cold period."
Nottinghamshire County Council is offering advice to older and vulnerable residents on staying warm and healthy during winter months.
The council has produced a "Keep warm this winter" guide which includes tips on how to stay warm, useful information on what residents are entitled to, and contacts for more help and advice, as well as a handy thermometer to help people keep track of how warm their home is.
The leaflets are going to be available via GP surgeries, or can be requested via the Nottinghamshire County Council's Customer Service Centre on 0300 500 80 80 with the information also online at www.Nottinghamshire.gov.uk/caring/keep-warm.
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