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MEES 2031 exposure in Lambeth
28 of the 38 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Lambeth with an EPC are rated C to E: 768k sq ft (71,364 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Lambeth in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 768k sq ft71,364 m² in 28 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 1 building16k sq ft (1,448 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 9 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 76%Of 38 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Lambeth has the 270th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 24th most of 32 in London.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Lambeth38 buildings24%74%
- London2,964 buildings35%63%
- 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 Lambeth
Compared with the other 31 local authorities in London and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 58% or 448k sq ft (41,575 m²), is in 23 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 11 of its 29 buildings rated C to G (38%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 3 have already lapsed.
- 1 of its 15 C-rated buildings (7%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 62k sq ft (5,760 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- Storage and distribution (B8) makes up 74% of its buildings over 1,000 m², against 58% across England and Wales.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 6 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 7 for a marketed sale, 13 in all: the 10th fewest of 32 local authorities in London.
- Two recommendations are joint most common on its certificates rated C to G, each on 20 of 29 buildings: “Consider installing solar water heating” (EPC-R3) and “Consider installing PV” (EPC-R4).
Every rating, A+ to G
Lambeth's 38 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² by latest EPC rating, beside London 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 | London | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 4% | 2% |
| A | 5 | 461k sq ft42,794 m² | 13% | 11% | 10% |
| B | 4 | 112k sq ft10,365 m² | 11% | 21% | 19% |
| C | 15 | 426k sq ft39,534 m² | 39% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 9 | 218k sq ft20,216 m² | 24% | 21% | 22% |
| E | 4 | 125k sq ft11,614 m² | 11% | 7% | 9% |
| F | 1 | 16k sq ft1,448 m² | 3% | 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.
1 building
Of 15 rated C (7%), with 62k sq ft (5,760 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 | 27 | 11%3 of 27 | 448k sq ft41,575 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 10 | 50%5 of 10 | 321k sq ft29,789 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 | 3 | 3 | 65k sq ft6,046 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 4 | 3 | 81k sq ft7,504 m² |
| In 2028 | 4 | 3 | 81k sq ft7,512 m² |
| In 2029 | 2 | 2 | 30k sq ft2,743 m² |
| In 2030 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| 2031 or later | 25 | 18 | 528k sq ft49,007 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
- 6buildings
- Marketed sale
- 7buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 2buildings
15 in all: 40% 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) | 28 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 553k sq ft51,381 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 215k sq ft19,983 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 19 | 50% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 17 | 45% | 37% |
| Other | 2 | 5% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 29 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 20 of 29 buildings (69%)
- 02
Consider installing PV.
EPC-R4. On 20 of 29 buildings (69%)
- 03
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit.
EPC-L5. On 15 of 29 buildings (52%)
- 04
Carry out a pressure test, identify and treat identified air leakage. Enter result in EPC calculation.
EPC-E7. On 14 of 29 buildings (48%)
- 05
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing.
EPC-E5. On 13 of 29 buildings (45%)
How Lambeth compares
Lambeth has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 76% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 65% across London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 38 | 28 | 768k sq ft71,364 m² | 1 | 76% |
| London | 2,964 | 1,873 | 67.2m sq ft6,247,619 m² | 53 | 65% |
| England and Wales | 38,148 | 25,619 | 1.01bn sq ft94,020,657 m² | 1,037 | 70% |
Nearby in the London ranking
| Rank | Local authority | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Westminster | 913k sq ft84,858 m² |
| 23 | Wandsworth | 812k sq ft75,480 m² |
| 24 | Lambeth | 768k sq ft71,364 m² |
| 25 | Kingston upon Thames | 740k sq ft68,755 m² |
| 26 | Hammersmith and Fulham | 726k sq ft67,457 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
Lambeth has 28 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 Lambeth 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
11 of Lambeth'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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