Postcode district · Watford
EPC C by 2030 in WD25
485 privately rented homes in WD25, the Watford district, are rated below EPC C. Their landlords have until 1 October 2030 to fix that.
How WD25 compares
Well below average
WD25 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 WD25 2,017 of 2,213 districts by the share needing work.
Every band in WD25
Of 1,194 privately rented homes with a current certificate, out of 8,849 properties of all tenures.
452 of those 485 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 WD25
Enforcement sits with the council, and postcode districts do not follow council boundaries. WD25 is split across 3 of them.
- Watford 76% of the district
- Three Rivers 18% of the district
- Hertsmere 6% of the district
Nearby districts in WD
| District | Post town | Rented | Below C | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD18 | Watford | 2,659 | 1,219 | 46% |
| WD24 | Watford | 2,176 | 1,017 | 47% |
| WD17 | Watford | 1,879 | 819 | 44% |
| WD6 | Borehamwood | 1,939 | 810 | 42% |
| WD3 | Rickmansworth | 1,452 | 726 | 50% |
| WD23 | Bushey | 1,426 | 662 | 46% |
| WD19 | Watford | 950 | 545 | 57% |
| WD7 | Radlett | 517 | 255 | 49% |
| WD4 | Kings Langley | 524 | 209 | 40% |
| WD5 | Abbots Langley | 369 | 149 | 40% |
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.