Postcode district · London
EPC C by 2030 in N5
1,396 privately rented homes in N5, the London district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How N5 compares
Well below average
N5 is in better shape than most of England and Wales.
43% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks N5 1,964 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in N5
Of 3,278 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 9,917 properties of all tenures.
1,206 of those 1,396 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 N5
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries.
- Islington 98% of the district
Nearby districts in N
| District | Post town | Rented | Below C | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | London | 11,885 | 4,216 | 35% |
| N17 | London | 7,599 | 3,739 | 49% |
| N16 | London | 7,927 | 3,497 | 44% |
| N4 | London | 7,163 | 3,363 | 47% |
| N15 | London | 5,635 | 3,010 | 53% |
| N9 | London | 4,960 | 2,984 | 60% |
| N8 | London | 5,175 | 2,854 | 55% |
| N22 | London | 5,053 | 2,821 | 56% |
| N7 | London | 6,530 | 2,486 | 38% |
| N18 | London | 3,152 | 1,922 | 61% |
| N19 | London | 3,757 | 1,794 | 48% |
| N13 | London | 3,201 | 1,724 | 54% |
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.