Postcode district · London
EPC C by 2030 in W5
3,473 privately rented homes in W5, the London district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How W5 compares
About average
W5 sits close to the England and Wales figure.
50% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks W5 1,587 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in W5
Of 6,914 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 19,135 properties of all tenures.
2,962 of those 3,473 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 W5
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries.
- Ealing 99% of the district
Nearby districts in W
| District | Post town | Rented | Below C | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2 | London | 9,796 | 4,180 | 43% |
| W3 | London | 6,989 | 3,112 | 45% |
| W14 | London | 5,952 | 2,533 | 43% |
| W9 | London | 5,585 | 2,504 | 45% |
| W4 | London | 4,675 | 2,476 | 53% |
| W12 | London | 4,739 | 2,274 | 48% |
| W6 | London | 4,423 | 2,043 | 46% |
| W11 | London | 3,542 | 1,749 | 49% |
| W13 | London | 3,186 | 1,739 | 55% |
| W8 | London | 3,240 | 1,575 | 49% |
| W7 | London | 2,262 | 1,257 | 56% |
| W10 | London | 2,317 | 1,112 | 48% |
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.