East Midlands
MEES 2031 exposure in Lincoln
21 of the 31 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Lincoln with an EPC are rated C to E: 741k sq ft (68,843 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Lincoln in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 741k sq ft68,843 m² in 21 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 2 buildings94k sq ft (8,700 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 8 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 74%Of 31 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Lincoln has the 272nd most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 33rd most of 35 in the East Midlands.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Lincoln31 buildings26%68%
- 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 Lincoln
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, 66% or 488k sq ft (45,343 m²), is in 19 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 12 of its 23 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; 5 have already lapsed.
- 2 of its 8 C-rated buildings (25%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 38k sq ft (3,507 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- General industrial (B2) makes up 65% of its buildings over 1,000 m², against 42% across England and Wales.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 15 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 0 for a marketed sale, 15 in all: the 10th fewest of 35 local authorities in the East Midlands.
- Two recommendations are joint most common on its certificates rated C to G, each on 16 of 23 buildings: “Add optimum start/stop to the heating system” (EPC-H7) and “Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s)” (EPC-R2).
Every rating, A+ to G
Lincoln's 31 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 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| B | 8 | 194k sq ft18,024 m² | 26% | 18% | 19% |
| C | 8 | 222k sq ft20,616 m² | 26% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 9 | 431k sq ft40,035 m² | 29% | 24% | 22% |
| E | 4 | 88k sq ft8,192 m² | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| F | 1 | 56k sq ft5,169 m² | 3% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 1 | 38k sq ft3,531 m² | 3% | 2% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
2 buildings
Of 8 rated C (25%), with 38k sq ft (3,507 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 | 26%7 of 27 | 488k sq ft45,343 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 3 | 33%1 of 3 | 105k sq ft9,767 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 1 | 0%0 of 1 | 148k sq ft13,733 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 | 5 | 256k sq ft23,742 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 2 | 2 | 78k sq ft7,265 m² |
| In 2028 | 2 | 2 | 24k sq ft2,264 m² |
| In 2029 | 2 | 1 | 56k sq ft5,169 m² |
| In 2030 | 2 | 2 | 129k sq ft12,024 m² |
| 2031 or later | 17 | 11 | 291k sq ft27,079 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
- 15buildings
- Marketed sale
- 0buildings
- New build
- 4buildings
- Other reasons
- 0buildings
19 in all: 79% 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) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 213k sq ft19,777 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 20 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 528k sq ft49,066 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 19 | 61% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 7 | 23% | 37% |
| Other | 3 | 10% | 4% |
| LPG | 1 | 3% | 1% |
| Oil | 1 | 3% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 23 buildings rated C to G, in the register's wording. A recommendation is the assessor's, not a requirement.
- 01
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system.
EPC-H7. On 16 of 23 buildings (70%)
- 02
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 16 of 23 buildings (70%)
- 03
Add weather compensation controls to heating system.
EPC-H8. On 15 of 23 buildings (65%)
- 04
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit.
EPC-L5. On 15 of 23 buildings (65%)
- 05
In some spaces, the solar gain limit defined in the NCM is exceeded, which might cause overheating. Consider solar control measures such as the application of reflective coating or shading devices to windows.
EPC-V1. On 15 of 23 buildings (65%)
How Lincoln compares
Lincoln has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 31 | 21 | 741k sq ft68,843 m² | 2 | 74% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Oadby and Wigston | 920k sq ft85,466 m² |
| 32 | Rushcliffe | 842k sq ft78,249 m² |
| 33 | Lincoln | 741k sq ft68,843 m² |
| 34 | Derbyshire Dales | 460k sq ft42,719 m² |
| 35 | Rutland | 288k sq ft26,717 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
Lincoln 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
2 buildings in Lincoln are rated F or G. If let, they already need 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
12 of Lincoln'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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