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MEES 2031 exposure in Mole Valley
12 of the 19 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Mole Valley with an EPC are rated C to E: 198k sq ft (18,351 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Mole Valley in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 198k sq ft18,351 m² in 12 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 1 building11k sq ft (1,003 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 6 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 68%Of 19 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Mole Valley has the 314th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 64th most of 64 in the South East.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Mole Valley19 buildings32%63%
- 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 Mole Valley
Compared with the other 63 local authorities in the South East and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- Its share of buildings rated F or G (5%) is the 2nd highest of 64 local authorities in the South East.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 100% or 198k sq ft (18,351 m²), is in 12 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 6 of its 13 buildings rated C to G (46%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 3 have already lapsed.
- 2 of its 5 C-rated buildings (40%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 43k sq ft (4,035 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- General industrial (B2) makes up 58% of its buildings over 1,000 m², against 42% across England and Wales.
- 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, 15 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 3 for a marketed sale, 18 in all: the 22nd fewest of 64 local authorities in the South East.
- 4 recommendations are joint most common on its certificates rated C to G, each on 8 of 13 buildings: “Some walls have uninsulated cavities - introduce cavity wall insulation” (EPC-E4), “Add optimum start/stop to the heating system” (EPC-H7), “Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s)” (EPC-R2) and “Consider installing solar water heating” (EPC-R3).
Every rating, A+ to G
Mole Valley's 19 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 | 3 | 81k sq ft7,497 m² | 16% | 13% | 10% |
| B | 3 | 49k sq ft4,581 m² | 16% | 22% | 19% |
| C | 5 | 82k sq ft7,576 m² | 26% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 2 | 40k sq ft3,758 m² | 11% | 21% | 22% |
| E | 5 | 76k sq ft7,017 m² | 26% | 6% | 9% |
| F | 1 | 11k sq ft1,003 m² | 5% | 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.
2 buildings
Of 5 rated C (40%), with 43k sq ft (4,035 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 | 19 | 32%6 of 19 | 198k sq ft18,351 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 0 | –0 of 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 0 | –0 of 0 | 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 | 39k sq ft3,642 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 1 | 1 | 19k sq ft1,738 m² |
| In 2028 | 1 | 1 | 13k sq ft1,190 m² |
| In 2029 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2030 | 1 | 1 | 11k sq ft1,056 m² |
| 2031 or later | 13 | 7 | 126k sq ft11,728 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
- 3buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 2buildings
20 in all: 75% 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) | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 58k sq ft5,413 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 139k sq ft12,938 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 12 | 63% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 7 | 37% | 37% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 13 buildings rated C to G, in the register's wording. A recommendation is the assessor's, not a requirement.
- 01
Some walls have uninsulated cavities - introduce cavity wall insulation.
EPC-E4. On 8 of 13 buildings (62%)
- 02
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system.
EPC-H7. On 8 of 13 buildings (62%)
- 03
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 8 of 13 buildings (62%)
- 04
Consider installing solar water heating.
EPC-R3. On 8 of 13 buildings (62%)
- 05
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing.
EPC-E5. On 7 of 13 buildings (54%)
How Mole Valley compares
Mole Valley has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 68% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 63% across the South East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mole Valley | 19 | 12 | 198k sq ft18,351 m² | 1 | 68% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Hart | 341k sq ft31,650 m² |
| 61 | Tandridge | 322k sq ft29,886 m² |
| 62 | Rother | 234k sq ft21,767 m² |
| 63 | Epsom and Ewell | 199k sq ft18,524 m² |
| 64 | Mole Valley | 198k sq ft18,351 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
Mole Valley has 12 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 Mole Valley 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
6 of Mole Valley'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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