East Midlands
MEES 2031 exposure in Chesterfield
68 of the 102 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Chesterfield with an EPC are rated C to E: 2.2m sq ft (206,793 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Chesterfield in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 2.2m sq ft206,793 m² in 68 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 1 building15k sq ft (1,365 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 33 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 68%Of 102 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Chesterfield has the 157th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 20th most of 35 in the East Midlands.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Chesterfield102 buildings32%67%
- East Midlands4,027 buildings29%68%
- 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 Chesterfield
Compared with the other 34 local authorities in the East Midlands and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 53% or 1.2m sq ft (110,053 m²), is in 60 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 38 of its 69 buildings rated C to G (55%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 17 have already lapsed.
- 13 of its 35 C-rated buildings (37%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 444k sq ft (41,268 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- Its storage and distribution buildings are likelier to meet B (44%) than its general industrial ones (20%).
- Gas is the main heating fuel in 65% of its buildings, against 53% across England and Wales.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 19 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 8 for a marketed sale, 27 in all: the 13th most of 35 local authorities in the East Midlands.
- The recommendation lodged most often on its certificates rated C to G is “Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s)” (EPC-R2), on 47 of 69 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
Chesterfield's 102 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² by latest EPC rating, beside the East Midlands 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 Midlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 2% |
| A | 14 | 1.5m sq ft139,990 m² | 14% | 10% | 10% |
| B | 19 | 616k sq ft57,247 m² | 19% | 18% | 19% |
| C | 35 | 1.4m sq ft126,935 m² | 34% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 26 | 730k sq ft67,850 m² | 25% | 24% | 22% |
| E | 7 | 129k sq ft12,008 m² | 7% | 9% | 9% |
| F | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 1 | 15k sq ft1,365 m² | 1% | 2% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
13 buildings
Of 35 rated C (37%), with 444k sq ft (41,268 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 | 85 | 28%24 of 85 | 1.2m sq ft110,053 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 9 | 67%6 of 9 | 176k sq ft16,313 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 8 | 38%3 of 8 | 866k sq ft80,427 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 | 21 | 17 | 1.1m sq ft99,138 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 7 | 3 | 69k sq ft6,392 m² |
| In 2028 | 8 | 6 | 101k sq ft9,385 m² |
| In 2029 | 8 | 5 | 138k sq ft12,826 m² |
| In 2030 | 8 | 7 | 133k sq ft12,392 m² |
| 2031 or later | 50 | 31 | 732k sq ft68,025 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
- 19buildings
- Marketed sale
- 8buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 2buildings
29 in all: 66% 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) | 52 | 23 | 29 | 0 | 563k sq ft52,288 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 50 | 10 | 39 | 1 | 1.7m sq ft154,505 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 66 | 65% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 28 | 27% | 37% |
| Other | 8 | 8% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 69 buildings rated C to G, in the register's wording. A recommendation is the assessor's, not a requirement.
- 01
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 47 of 69 buildings (68%)
- 02
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit.
EPC-L5. On 46 of 69 buildings (67%)
- 03
Consider installing solar water heating.
EPC-R3. On 41 of 69 buildings (59%)
- 04
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing.
EPC-E5. On 39 of 69 buildings (57%)
- 05
Carry out a pressure test, identify and treat identified air leakage. Enter result in EPC calculation.
EPC-E7. On 39 of 69 buildings (57%)
How Chesterfield compares
Chesterfield has 0.2% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 68% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 71% across the East Midlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 102 | 68 | 2.2m sq ft206,793 m² | 1 | 68% |
| East Midlands | 4,027 | 2,740 | 130.2m sq ft12,092,961 m² | 124 | 71% |
| England and Wales | 38,148 | 25,619 | 1.01bn sq ft94,020,657 m² | 1,037 | 70% |
Nearby in the East Midlands ranking
| Rank | Local authority | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Blaby | 2.5m sq ft229,699 m² |
| 19 | Boston | 2.3m sq ft216,735 m² |
| 20 | Chesterfield | 2.2m sq ft206,793 m² |
| 21 | Bassetlaw | 2.1m sq ft199,562 m² |
| 22 | High Peak | 1.9m sq ft175,698 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
Chesterfield has 68 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 Chesterfield 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
38 of Chesterfield'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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