South East
MEES 2031 exposure in Adur
30 of the 42 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Adur with an EPC are rated C to E: 737k sq ft (68,487 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Adur in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 737k sq ft68,487 m² in 30 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 1 building35k sq ft (3,276 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 11 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 74%Of 42 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Adur has the 274th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 46th most of 64 in the South East.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Adur42 buildings26%71%
- South East5,119 buildings37%62%
- England and Wales38,148 buildings30%67%
Latest certificate per building from the government's EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026. Industrial and warehouse uses (B2 and B8), floor area over 1,000 m² as declared on the EPC; 1 m² is 10.7639 sq ft. How we count it
What stands out in Adur
Compared with the other 63 local authorities in the South East and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 90% or 667k sq ft (61,930 m²), is in 29 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 16 of its 31 buildings rated C to G (52%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 9 have already lapsed.
- 3 of its 13 C-rated buildings (23%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 62k sq ft (5,748 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- Storage and distribution (B8) makes up 74% of its buildings over 1,000 m², against 58% across England and Wales.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 25 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 2 for a marketed sale, 27 in all: the 22nd most of 64 local authorities in the South East.
- The recommendation lodged most often on its certificates rated C to G is “Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit” (EPC-L5), on 24 of 31 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
Adur's 42 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² by latest EPC rating, beside the South East and the whole of England and Wales.
By latest EPC rating
Share is of buildings over 1,000 m² in each area.
| Rating | Buildings | Floor area | Share | South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 3% | 2% |
| A | 3 | 127k sq ft11,781 m² | 7% | 13% | 10% |
| B | 8 | 261k sq ft24,232 m² | 19% | 22% | 19% |
| C | 13 | 308k sq ft28,578 m² | 31% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 12 | 318k sq ft29,522 m² | 29% | 21% | 22% |
| E | 5 | 112k sq ft10,387 m² | 12% | 6% | 9% |
| F | 1 | 35k sq ft3,276 m² | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
3 buildings
Of 13 rated C (23%), with 62k sq ft (5,748 m²) of floorspace. England and Wales: 37% of C-rated buildings.
By building size
Floor area as declared on the EPC.
| Floor area | Buildings | Rated B or better | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1,000 to 5,000 m² | 38 | 21%8 of 38 | 667k sq ft61,930 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 4 | 75%3 of 4 | 71k sq ft6,557 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 0 | –0 of 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
Certificates and lettings
An EPC lasts 10 years, and a valid one is needed to let or sell. We estimate expiry as the lodgement date plus 10 years.
When the certificates lapse
Buildings over 1,000 m², by when their latest EPC lapses, at 30 Sep 2026.
| EPC lapses | All buildings | Rated C to G | C to G floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Already lapsed | 9 | 9 | 273k sq ft25,408 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 1 | 1 | 27k sq ft2,477 m² |
| In 2028 | 3 | 2 | 59k sq ft5,482 m² |
| In 2029 | 4 | 3 | 55k sq ft5,089 m² |
| In 2030 | 1 | 1 | 28k sq ft2,570 m² |
| 2031 or later | 24 | 15 | 331k sq ft30,737 m² |
New EPCs in the last year
Industrial and warehouse buildings of any size whose latest EPC was lodged in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, by the reason on the certificate.
- To let
- 25buildings
- Marketed sale
- 2buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 2buildings
29 in all: 86% to let, against 56% across England and Wales. How the daily feed works
Uses, heating and recommendations
What the buildings are used for, how they're heated, and what assessors recommended on the certificates of those rated C to G.
By use
Use from the EPC's property type.
| Use | Buildings | B or better | C to E | F or G | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage and distribution (B8) | 31 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 594k sq ft55,214 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 143k sq ft13,273 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 24 | 57% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 16 | 38% | 37% |
| Oil | 1 | 2% | 4% |
| Other | 1 | 2% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 31 buildings rated C to G, in the register's wording. A recommendation is the assessor's, not a requirement.
- 01
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit.
EPC-L5. On 24 of 31 buildings (77%)
- 02
Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required.
EPC-L7. On 21 of 31 buildings (68%)
- 03
In some spaces, the solar gain limit defined in the NCM is exceeded, which might cause overheating. Consider solar control measures such as the application of reflective coating or shading devices to windows.
EPC-V1. On 21 of 31 buildings (68%)
- 04
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system.
EPC-H7. On 20 of 31 buildings (65%)
- 05
Some walls have uninsulated cavities - introduce cavity wall insulation.
EPC-E4. On 18 of 31 buildings (58%)
How Adur compares
Adur has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 74% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 63% across the South East and 70% nationally.
Against the region and the country
| Area | Over 1,000 m² | Rated C to E | C to E floor area | Rated F or G | Share below B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adur | 42 | 30 | 737k sq ft68,487 m² | 1 | 74% |
| South East | 5,119 | 3,153 | 101.6m sq ft9,439,390 m² | 66 | 63% |
| England and Wales | 38,148 | 25,619 | 1.01bn sq ft94,020,657 m² | 1,037 | 70% |
Nearby in the South East ranking
| Rank | Local authority | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Sevenoaks | 912k sq ft84,749 m² |
| 45 | Lewes | 880k sq ft81,730 m² |
| 46 | Adur | 737k sq ft68,487 m² |
| 47 | Bracknell Forest | 725k sq ft67,383 m² |
| 48 | Reigate and Banstead | 679k sq ft63,127 m² |
What the 2031 proposal means
In June 2026 the government said it intends that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 m² reach EPC B from 2031, where cost effective. It needs secondary legislation, so for now it's a proposal, not law. What the proposal means
C to E: fine today, short of B
Adur has 30 buildings over 1,000 m² rated C to E. They meet today's E minimum, but would fall short of B if the proposal becomes law while they're let.F or G: below the minimum already
1 building in Adur is rated F or G. If let, it already needs an improvement or a registered exemption under today's rules.Where cost effective, and only when let
The 7-year payback test and the exemptions remain. Owner-occupied buildings are counted too, as an EPC can't say whether a building is let. Local weights and measures authorities enforce the rules. MEES in plain EnglishRatings change at renewal
16 of Adur's buildings rated C to G have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031. Each needs a new certificate before it's let or sold, and the new rating may differ.
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