Postcode district · Sherborne
EPC C by 2030 in DT9
810 privately rented homes in DT9, the Sherborne district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How DT9 compares
Well above average
A bigger share of DT9'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 DT9 211 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in DT9
Of 1,062 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 7,934 properties of all tenures.
757 of those 810 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 DT9
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries. DT9 is split across 2 of them.
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% |
| 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% |
| 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.