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MEES 2031 exposure in Cheltenham
38 of the 51 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Cheltenham with an EPC are rated C to E: 990k sq ft (91,980 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Cheltenham in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 990k sq ft91,980 m² in 38 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 0 buildingsNone below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 13 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 75%Of 51 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Cheltenham has the 246th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 20th most of 26 in the South West.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Cheltenham51 buildings25%75%
- South West3,252 buildings30%67%
- 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 Cheltenham
Compared with the other 25 local authorities in the South West and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- None of its buildings over 1,000 m² is rated F or G, as in 4 of the other 25 local authorities in the South West.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 64% or 633k sq ft (58,775 m²), is in 34 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 13 of its 38 buildings rated C to G (34%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 10 have already lapsed.
- 9 of its 22 C-rated buildings (41%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 144k sq ft (13,396 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- Its storage and distribution buildings are likelier to meet B (42%) than its general industrial ones (8%).
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 26 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 9 for a marketed sale, 35 in all: the 10th most of 26 local authorities in the South West.
- 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 19 of 38 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
Cheltenham's 51 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² by latest EPC rating, beside the South West 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 West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 1 | 65k sq ft6,038 m² | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| A | 3 | 54k sq ft4,994 m² | 6% | 9% | 10% |
| B | 9 | 151k sq ft14,004 m² | 18% | 20% | 19% |
| C | 22 | 565k sq ft52,456 m² | 43% | 36% | 36% |
| D | 12 | 359k sq ft33,333 m² | 24% | 23% | 22% |
| E | 4 | 67k sq ft6,191 m² | 8% | 8% | 9% |
| F | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 2% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
9 buildings
Of 22 rated C (41%), with 144k sq ft (13,396 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 | 46 | 26%12 of 46 | 633k sq ft58,775 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 3 | 33%1 of 3 | 124k sq ft11,515 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 2 | 0%0 of 2 | 233k sq ft21,690 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 | 10 | 10 | 366k sq ft34,023 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2028 | 1 | 1 | 11k sq ft1,066 m² |
| In 2029 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2030 | 3 | 2 | 85k sq ft7,935 m² |
| 2031 or later | 37 | 25 | 527k sq ft48,956 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
- 26buildings
- Marketed sale
- 9buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 4buildings
39 in all: 67% 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) | 26 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 302k sq ft28,035 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 25 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 688k sq ft63,945 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 29 | 57% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 16 | 31% | 37% |
| Other | 4 | 8% | 4% |
| Oil | 2 | 4% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 38 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 19 of 38 buildings (50%)
- 02
Some glazing is poorly insulated. Replace/improve glazing and/or frames.
EPC-E8. On 18 of 38 buildings (47%)
- 03
Consider installing PV.
EPC-R4. On 18 of 38 buildings (47%)
- 04
Some walls have uninsulated cavities - introduce cavity wall insulation.
EPC-E4. On 17 of 38 buildings (45%)
- 05
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing.
EPC-E5. On 17 of 38 buildings (45%)
How Cheltenham compares
Cheltenham has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 75% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 70% across the South West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 51 | 38 | 990k sq ft91,980 m² | 0 | 75% |
| South West | 3,252 | 2,176 | 75.5m sq ft7,013,022 m² | 95 | 70% |
| England and Wales | 38,148 | 25,619 | 1.01bn sq ft94,020,657 m² | 1,037 | 70% |
Nearby in the South West ranking
| Rank | Local authority | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Teignbridge | 1.4m sq ft131,765 m² |
| 19 | East Devon | 1.2m sq ft111,941 m² |
| 20 | Cheltenham | 990k sq ft91,980 m² |
| 21 | Mid Devon | 986k sq ft91,589 m² |
| 22 | Torbay | 948k sq ft88,068 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
Cheltenham has 38 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
No building over 1,000 m² in Cheltenham has a latest EPC rated F or G.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
13 of Cheltenham'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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