Postcode district · Matlock
EPC C by 2030 in DE4
903 privately rented homes in DE4, the Matlock district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How DE4 compares
Well above average
A bigger share of DE4's rented homes fall short than in most of England and Wales.
72% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks DE4 323 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in DE4
Of 1,258 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 12,371 properties of all tenures.
869 of those 903 homes already have a potential rating of C or better on their existing certificate. Landlords are required to spend up to £10,000 per property. Above that, an exemption may apply.
Who regulates DE4
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries. DE4 is split across 2 of them.
- Derbyshire Dales 89% of the district
- Amber Valley 11% of the district
Nearby districts in DE
| District | Post town | Rented | Below C | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE23 | Derby | 4,251 | 3,030 | 71% |
| DE22 | Derby | 3,789 | 2,356 | 62% |
| DE14 | Burton-On-Trent | 3,282 | 1,905 | 58% |
| DE24 | Derby | 2,855 | 1,708 | 60% |
| DE1 | Derby | 2,837 | 1,460 | 51% |
| DE7 | Ilkeston | 2,266 | 1,400 | 62% |
| DE55 | Alfreton | 2,091 | 1,336 | 64% |
| DE21 | Derby | 1,893 | 1,168 | 62% |
| DE11 | Swadlincote | 2,168 | 1,107 | 51% |
| DE13 | Burton-On-Trent | 1,545 | 941 | 61% |
| DE56 | Belper | 1,351 | 872 | 65% |
| DE6 | Ashbourne | 971 | 769 | 79% |
What to do next
Start with the certificate. It lists the measures an assessor has already recommended for the property and the rating they would reach. If it has expired, you need a new one before you can let the property anyway.