Postcode district · London
EPC C by 2030 in WC2E
105 privately rented homes in WC2E, the London district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How WC2E compares
Well below average
WC2E is in better shape than most of England and Wales.
32% of rented homes here are below EPC C, against 53% across England and Wales. That ranks WC2E 2,149 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in WC2E
Of 329 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 740 properties of all tenures.
65 of those 105 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 WC2E
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries.
- Westminster 100% of the district
Nearby districts in WC
| District | Post town | Rented | Below C | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC1H | London | 1,286 | 419 | 33% |
| WC1X | London | 1,063 | 381 | 36% |
| WC1N | London | 855 | 368 | 43% |
| WC2H | London | 581 | 189 | 33% |
| WC1E | London | 370 | 126 | 34% |
| WC1B | London | 233 | 103 | 44% |
| WC2B | London | 269 | 98 | 36% |
| WC2N | London | 198 | 84 | 42% |
| WC1R | London | 151 | 73 | 48% |
| WC1A | London | 109 | 61 | 56% |
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.