Postcode district · Huddersfield
EPC C by 2030 in HD8
669 privately rented homes in HD8, the Huddersfield district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How HD8 compares
Above average
A bigger share of HD8's rented homes fall short than in most of England and Wales.
61% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks HD8 812 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in HD8
Of 1,094 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 10,157 properties of all tenures.
642 of those 669 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 HD8
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% |
| HD7 | Huddersfield | 1,039 | 677 | 65% |
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.