Postcode district · Beaminster
EPC C by 2030 in DT8
198 privately rented homes in DT8, the Beaminster district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How DT8 compares
Well above average
A bigger share of DT8's rented homes fall short than in most of England and Wales.
76% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks DT8 205 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in DT8
Of 259 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 2,361 properties of all tenures.
179 of those 198 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 DT8
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% |
| DT10 | Sturminster Newton | 397 | 262 | 66% |
| 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.