South East
MEES 2031 exposure in Eastbourne
21 of the 30 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Eastbourne with an EPC are rated C to E: 502k sq ft (46,612 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
Free. No card needed.
Eastbourne in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 502k sq ft46,612 m² in 21 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 0 buildingsNone below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 9 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 70%Of 30 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Eastbourne has the 297th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 56th most of 64 in the South East.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Eastbourne30 buildings30%70%
- 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 Eastbourne
Compared with the other 63 local authorities in the South East 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 30 of the other 63 local authorities in the South East.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 73% or 365k sq ft (33,943 m²), is in 19 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 11 of its 21 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; 6 have already lapsed.
- 5 of its 12 C-rated buildings (42%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 89k sq ft (8,266 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- Storage and distribution (B8) makes up 77% of its buildings over 1,000 m², against 58% across England and Wales.
- More of its buildings are heated mainly by grid electricity (50%) than by gas (47%); across England and Wales gas leads, 53% to 37%.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 16 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 1 for a marketed sale, 17 in all: the 18th fewest of 64 local authorities in the South East.
- The recommendation lodged most often on its certificates rated C to G is “Consider installing solar water heating” (EPC-R3), on 15 of 21 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
Eastbourne's 30 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 | 2 | 124k sq ft11,489 m² | 7% | 13% | 10% |
| B | 7 | 208k sq ft19,291 m² | 23% | 22% | 19% |
| C | 12 | 307k sq ft28,546 m² | 40% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 7 | 166k sq ft15,399 m² | 23% | 21% | 22% |
| E | 2 | 29k sq ft2,667 m² | 7% | 6% | 9% |
| F | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 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.
5 buildings
Of 12 rated C (42%), with 89k sq ft (8,266 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 | 26 | 27%7 of 26 | 365k sq ft33,943 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 3 | 33%1 of 3 | 136k sq ft12,669 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 1 | 100%1 of 1 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 175k sq ft16,229 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2028 | 1 | 1 | 12k sq ft1,082 m² |
| In 2029 | 3 | 2 | 64k sq ft5,971 m² |
| In 2030 | 2 | 2 | 24k sq ft2,271 m² |
| 2031 or later | 18 | 10 | 227k sq ft21,059 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
- 16buildings
- Marketed sale
- 1building
- New build
- 1building
- Other reasons
- 0buildings
18 in all: 89% 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) | 23 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 336k sq ft31,184 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 166k sq ft15,428 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid supplied electricity | 15 | 50% | 37% |
| Natural gas | 14 | 47% | 53% |
| Oil | 1 | 3% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 21 buildings rated C to G, in the register's wording. A recommendation is the assessor's, not a requirement.
- 01
Consider installing solar water heating.
EPC-R3. On 15 of 21 buildings (71%)
- 02
Some walls have uninsulated cavities - introduce cavity wall insulation.
EPC-E4. On 13 of 21 buildings (62%)
- 03
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit.
EPC-L5. On 13 of 21 buildings (62%)
- 04
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 13 of 21 buildings (62%)
- 05
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system.
EPC-H7. On 12 of 21 buildings (57%)
How Eastbourne compares
Eastbourne has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 70% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 63% across the South East, and the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 30 | 21 | 502k sq ft46,612 m² | 0 | 70% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Brighton and Hove | 544k sq ft50,579 m² |
| 55 | Runnymede | 521k sq ft48,404 m² |
| 56 | Eastbourne | 502k sq ft46,612 m² |
| 57 | Gravesham | 469k sq ft43,552 m² |
| 58 | Hastings | 371k sq ft34,499 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
Eastbourne has 21 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 Eastbourne 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
11 of Eastbourne'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.
Go building by building
One building at a time
Search by postcode or estate name for each industrial building's rating, floor area, certificate expiry and whether it's over 1,000 m². Free, and you can save five buildings to a free account.
Check a building in EastbourneThe whole local authority
Professional's area screens list every industrial building over 1,000 m² in a local authority with its rating and expiry, for 3 local authorities. £79 a month, or £790 a year.
Compare plans