Postcode district · Sturminster Newton
EPC C by 2030 in DT10
262 privately rented homes in DT10, the Sturminster Newton district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How DT10 compares
Well above average
A bigger share of DT10's rented homes fall short than in most of England and Wales.
66% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks DT10 545 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in DT10
Of 397 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 4,521 properties of all tenures.
241 of those 262 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 DT10
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries.
- Dorset 100% of the district
Nearby districts in DT
| District | Post town | Rented | Below C | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT4 | Weymouth | 2,745 | 1,430 | 52% |
| DT11 | Blandford Forum | 1,490 | 970 | 65% |
| DT2 | Dorchester | 1,158 | 966 | 83% |
| DT9 | Sherborne | 1,062 | 810 | 76% |
| DT6 | Bridport | 1,171 | 753 | 64% |
| DT5 | Portland | 917 | 482 | 53% |
| DT3 | Weymouth | 915 | 476 | 52% |
| DT1 | Dorchester | 1,010 | 371 | 37% |
| DT8 | Beaminster | 259 | 198 | 76% |
| DT7 | Lyme Regis | 258 | 173 | 67% |
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.