Postcode district · Lyme Regis
EPC C by 2030 in DT7
173 privately rented homes in DT7, the Lyme Regis district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How DT7 compares
Well above average
A bigger share of DT7's rented homes fall short than in most of England and Wales.
67% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks DT7 502 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in DT7
Of 258 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 2,593 properties of all tenures.
144 of those 173 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 DT7
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries. DT7 is split across 2 of them.
- Dorset 74% of the district
- East Devon 26% 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% |
| DT10 | Sturminster Newton | 397 | 262 | 66% |
| DT8 | Beaminster | 259 | 198 | 76% |
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.