Postcode district · Sutton
EPC C by 2030 in SM2
884 privately rented homes in SM2, the Sutton district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How SM2 compares
Well below average
SM2 is in better shape than most of England and Wales.
41% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks SM2 2,004 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in SM2
Of 2,149 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 10,127 properties of all tenures.
769 of those 884 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 SM2
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries.
- Sutton 96% 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.