Postcode district · Huddersfield
EPC C by 2030 in HD7
677 privately rented homes in HD7, the Huddersfield district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How HD7 compares
Well above average
A bigger share of HD7's rented homes fall short than in most of England and Wales.
65% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks HD7 586 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in HD7
Of 1,039 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 7,291 properties of all tenures.
662 of those 677 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 HD7
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% |
| HD5 | Huddersfield | 1,568 | 1,083 | 69% |
| HD2 | Huddersfield | 1,557 | 1,019 | 65% |
| HD6 | Brighouse | 1,326 | 851 | 64% |
| HD9 | Holmfirth | 1,346 | 759 | 56% |
| 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.