Postcode district · London
EPC C by 2030 in E3
1,852 privately rented homes in E3, the London district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How E3 compares
Well below average
E3 is in better shape than most of England and Wales.
25% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks E3 2,186 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in E3
Of 7,314 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 26,808 properties of all tenures.
1,557 of those 1,852 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 E3
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries.
- Tower Hamlets 100% of the district
Nearby districts in E
| District | Post town | Rented | Below C | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 | London | 11,406 | 6,122 | 54% |
| E6 | London | 8,232 | 4,926 | 60% |
| E7 | London | 6,073 | 3,979 | 66% |
| E11 | London | 6,543 | 3,742 | 57% |
| E10 | London | 5,616 | 3,186 | 57% |
| E1 | London | 10,529 | 3,070 | 29% |
| E13 | London | 4,938 | 2,953 | 60% |
| E15 | London | 6,724 | 2,878 | 43% |
| E12 | London | 4,402 | 2,662 | 60% |
| E14 | London | 16,345 | 2,481 | 15% |
| E5 | London | 5,303 | 2,105 | 40% |
| E2 | London | 5,661 | 1,983 | 35% |
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.