Postcode district · Luton
EPC C by 2030 in LU1
3,103 privately rented homes in LU1, the Luton district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How LU1 compares
About average
LU1 sits close to the England and Wales figure.
52% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks LU1 1,471 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in LU1
Of 5,957 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 17,875 properties of all tenures.
2,811 of those 3,103 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 LU1
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries. LU1 is split across 2 of them.
- Luton 89% of the district
- Central Bedfordshire 11% of the district
Nearby districts in LU
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.