Postcode district · Horncastle
EPC C by 2030 in LN9
383 privately rented homes in LN9, the Horncastle district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How LN9 compares
Well above average
A bigger share of LN9's rented homes fall short than in most of England and Wales.
66% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks LN9 535 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in LN9
Of 578 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 4,227 properties of all tenures.
352 of those 383 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 LN9
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries.
- East Lindsey 100% of the district
Nearby districts in LN
| District | Post town | Rented | Below C | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN5 | Lincoln | 3,478 | 2,060 | 59% |
| LN1 | Lincoln | 2,770 | 1,525 | 55% |
| LN2 | Lincoln | 2,564 | 1,364 | 53% |
| LN11 | Louth | 1,822 | 1,169 | 64% |
| LN4 | Lincoln | 1,794 | 1,116 | 62% |
| LN6 | Lincoln | 2,489 | 948 | 38% |
| LN8 | Market Rasen | 955 | 689 | 72% |
| LN12 | Mablethorpe | 807 | 547 | 68% |
| LN13 | Alford | 446 | 338 | 76% |
| LN7 | Market Rasen | 342 | 253 | 74% |
| LN3 | Lincoln | 277 | 158 | 57% |
| LN10 | Woodhall Spa | 233 | 148 | 64% |
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.