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MEES 2031 exposure in Cambridge
33 of the 44 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Cambridge with an EPC are rated C to E: 714k sq ft (66,371 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Cambridge in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 714k sq ft66,371 m² in 33 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 2 buildings25k sq ft (2,291 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 9 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 80%Of 44 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Cambridge has the 278th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 42nd most of 45 in the East of England.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Cambridge44 buildings20%75%
- East of England4,217 buildings33%64%
- 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 Cambridge
Compared with the other 44 local authorities in the East of England and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 89% or 635k sq ft (58,948 m²), is in 32 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 22 of its 35 buildings rated C to G (63%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 14 have already lapsed.
- 7 of its 21 C-rated buildings (33%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 205k sq ft (19,024 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- Its general industrial buildings are likelier to meet B (26%) than its storage and distribution ones (16%).
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 3 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 6 for a marketed sale, 9 in all: the 4th fewest of 45 local authorities in the East of England.
- Two recommendations are joint most common on its certificates rated C to G, each on 19 of 35 buildings: “Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing” (EPC-E5) and “Add optimum start/stop to the heating system” (EPC-H7).
Every rating, A+ to G
Cambridge's 44 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² by latest EPC rating, beside the East of England 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 | East of England | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 2% | 2% |
| A | 2 | 118k sq ft11,003 m² | 5% | 12% | 10% |
| B | 7 | 803k sq ft74,563 m² | 16% | 20% | 19% |
| C | 21 | 537k sq ft49,924 m² | 48% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 9 | 127k sq ft11,787 m² | 20% | 22% | 22% |
| E | 3 | 50k sq ft4,660 m² | 7% | 8% | 9% |
| F | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 2 | 25k sq ft2,291 m² | 5% | 1% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
7 buildings
Of 21 rated C (33%), with 205k sq ft (19,024 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 | 39 | 13%5 of 39 | 635k sq ft58,948 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 3 | 67%2 of 3 | 80k sq ft7,423 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 2 | 100%2 of 2 | 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 | 14 | 14 | 230k sq ft21,381 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 3 | 3 | 53k sq ft4,918 m² |
| In 2028 | 1 | 1 | 14k sq ft1,311 m² |
| In 2029 | 2 | 1 | 11k sq ft1,045 m² |
| In 2030 | 3 | 3 | 52k sq ft4,854 m² |
| 2031 or later | 21 | 13 | 378k sq ft35,153 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
- 3buildings
- Marketed sale
- 6buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 5buildings
14 in all: 21% 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) | 25 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 472k sq ft43,845 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 19 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 242k sq ft22,526 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 25 | 57% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 18 | 41% | 37% |
| Oil | 1 | 2% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 35 buildings rated C to G, in the register's wording. A recommendation is the assessor's, not a requirement.
- 01
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing.
EPC-E5. On 19 of 35 buildings (54%)
- 02
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system.
EPC-H7. On 19 of 35 buildings (54%)
- 03
Add weather compensation controls to heating system.
EPC-H8. On 18 of 35 buildings (51%)
- 04
Carry out a pressure test, identify and treat identified air leakage. Enter result in EPC calculation.
EPC-E7. On 16 of 35 buildings (46%)
- 05
Some glazing is poorly insulated. Replace/improve glazing and/or frames.
EPC-E8. On 16 of 35 buildings (46%)
How Cambridge compares
Cambridge has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 80% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 67% across the East of England 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 44 | 33 | 714k sq ft66,371 m² | 2 | 80% |
| East of England | 4,217 | 2,693 | 93.1m sq ft8,647,375 m² | 120 | 67% |
| England and Wales | 38,148 | 25,619 | 1.01bn sq ft94,020,657 m² | 1,037 | 70% |
Nearby in the East of England ranking
| Rank | Local authority | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Rochford | 823k sq ft76,474 m² |
| 41 | Brentwood | 723k sq ft67,171 m² |
| 42 | Cambridge | 714k sq ft66,371 m² |
| 43 | Tendring | 580k sq ft53,896 m² |
| 44 | Castle Point | 308k sq ft28,652 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
Cambridge has 33 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
2 buildings in Cambridge are rated F or G. If let, they already need 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
22 of Cambridge'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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