Postcode district · Huddersfield
EPC C by 2030 in HD5
1,083 privately rented homes in HD5, the Huddersfield district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How HD5 compares
Well above average
A bigger share of HD5's rented homes fall short than in most of England and Wales.
69% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks HD5 420 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in HD5
Of 1,568 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 9,899 properties of all tenures.
1,057 of those 1,083 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 HD5
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries.
- Kirklees 100% of the district
Nearby districts in HD
| District | Post town | Rented | Below C | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD1 | Huddersfield | 2,779 | 1,831 | 66% |
| HD4 | Huddersfield | 1,746 | 1,245 | 71% |
| HD3 | Huddersfield | 1,934 | 1,184 | 61% |
| HD2 | Huddersfield | 1,557 | 1,019 | 65% |
| HD6 | Brighouse | 1,326 | 851 | 64% |
| HD9 | Holmfirth | 1,346 | 759 | 56% |
| HD7 | Huddersfield | 1,039 | 677 | 65% |
| HD8 | Huddersfield | 1,094 | 669 | 61% |
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.