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MEES 2031 exposure in Elmbridge
42 of the 60 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Elmbridge with an EPC are rated C to E: 1.5m sq ft (140,148 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Elmbridge in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 1.5m sq ft140,148 m² in 42 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 0 buildingsNone below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 18 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 70%Of 60 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Elmbridge has the 198th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 21st most of 64 in the South East.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Elmbridge60 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 Elmbridge
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.
- Its floorspace rated C to E is spread across sizes: 50% in buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m², 22% in buildings of 5,000 to 10,000 m², 28% in buildings over 10,000 m².
- 28 of its 42 buildings rated C to G (67%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 17 have already lapsed.
- 4 of its 17 C-rated buildings (24%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 175k sq ft (16,242 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- Its storage and distribution buildings are likelier to meet B (41%) than its general industrial ones (18%).
- Gas is the main heating fuel in 63% of its buildings, against 53% across England and Wales.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 4 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 11 for a marketed sale, 15 in all: the 15th fewest 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 34 of 42 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
Elmbridge's 60 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 | 4 | 187k sq ft17,368 m² | 7% | 13% | 10% |
| B | 14 | 471k sq ft43,772 m² | 23% | 22% | 19% |
| C | 17 | 851k sq ft79,076 m² | 28% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 22 | 561k sq ft52,086 m² | 37% | 21% | 22% |
| E | 3 | 97k sq ft8,986 m² | 5% | 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.
4 buildings
Of 17 rated C (24%), with 175k sq ft (16,242 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 | 48 | 27%13 of 48 | 754k sq ft70,029 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 9 | 44%4 of 9 | 327k sq ft30,363 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 3 | 33%1 of 3 | 428k sq ft39,756 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 | 17 | 17 | 428k sq ft39,778 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 1 | 1 | 27k sq ft2,488 m² |
| In 2027 | 2 | 2 | 40k sq ft3,696 m² |
| In 2028 | 5 | 4 | 78k sq ft7,219 m² |
| In 2029 | 3 | 3 | 159k sq ft14,733 m² |
| In 2030 | 2 | 1 | 11k sq ft1,026 m² |
| 2031 or later | 30 | 14 | 766k sq ft71,208 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
- 4buildings
- Marketed sale
- 11buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 0buildings
15 in all: 27% 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) | 32 | 13 | 19 | 0 | 897k sq ft83,357 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 28 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 611k sq ft56,791 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 38 | 63% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 20 | 33% | 37% |
| Oil | 2 | 3% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 42 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 34 of 42 buildings (81%)
- 02
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system.
EPC-H7. On 26 of 42 buildings (62%)
- 03
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing.
EPC-E5. On 25 of 42 buildings (60%)
- 04
Add weather compensation controls to heating system.
EPC-H8. On 23 of 42 buildings (55%)
- 05
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 20 of 42 buildings (48%)
How Elmbridge compares
Elmbridge has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge | 60 | 42 | 1.5m sq ft140,148 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Reading | 1.9m sq ft175,396 m² |
| 20 | Dartford | 1.8m sq ft170,354 m² |
| 21 | Elmbridge | 1.5m sq ft140,148 m² |
| 22 | Fareham | 1.5m sq ft137,459 m² |
| 23 | Rushmoor | 1.5m sq ft136,168 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
Elmbridge has 42 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 Elmbridge 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
28 of Elmbridge'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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