Postcode district · Sutton
EPC C by 2030 in SM1
1,285 privately rented homes in SM1, the Sutton district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How SM1 compares
Below average
SM1 is in better shape than most of England and Wales.
47% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks SM1 1,793 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in SM1
Of 2,733 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 14,562 properties of all tenures.
1,134 of those 1,285 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 SM1
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries.
- Sutton 100% of the district
Nearby districts in SM
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.