East Midlands
MEES 2031 exposure in North Kesteven
43 of the 72 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in North Kesteven with an EPC are rated C to E: 1.3m sq ft (123,986 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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North Kesteven in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 1.3m sq ft123,986 m² in 43 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 2 buildings29k sq ft (2,714 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 27 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 63%Of 72 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
North Kesteven has the 217th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 30th most of 35 in the East Midlands.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- North Kesteven72 buildings38%60%
- 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 North Kesteven
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, 52% or 695k sq ft (64,531 m²), is in 35 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 21 of its 45 buildings rated C to G (47%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 14 have already lapsed.
- 11 of its 26 C-rated buildings (42%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 403k sq ft (37,467 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- Its storage and distribution buildings are likelier to meet B (59%) than its general industrial ones (10%).
- 14% of its buildings are heated mainly by oil, LPG or biomass, against 6% across England and Wales.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 5 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 5 for a marketed sale, 10 in all: the 4th fewest of 35 local authorities in the East Midlands.
- The recommendation lodged most often on its certificates rated C to G is “Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s)” (EPC-R2), on 36 of 45 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
North Kesteven's 72 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+ | 2 | 126k sq ft11,725 m² | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| A | 9 | 395k sq ft36,668 m² | 13% | 10% | 10% |
| B | 16 | 599k sq ft55,683 m² | 22% | 18% | 19% |
| C | 26 | 812k sq ft75,433 m² | 36% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 16 | 505k sq ft46,880 m² | 22% | 24% | 22% |
| E | 1 | 18k sq ft1,673 m² | 1% | 9% | 9% |
| F | 1 | 11k sq ft1,059 m² | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 1 | 18k sq ft1,655 m² | 1% | 2% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
11 buildings
Of 26 rated C (42%), with 403k sq ft (37,467 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 | 57 | 35%20 of 57 | 695k sq ft64,531 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 11 | 45%5 of 11 | 415k sq ft38,585 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 4 | 50%2 of 4 | 225k sq ft20,870 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 | 14 | 369k sq ft34,251 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 3 | 3 | 123k sq ft11,425 m² |
| In 2028 | 3 | 2 | 34k sq ft3,179 m² |
| In 2029 | 3 | 1 | 21k sq ft1,907 m² |
| In 2030 | 3 | 1 | 12k sq ft1,136 m² |
| 2031 or later | 43 | 24 | 805k sq ft74,802 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
- 5buildings
- Marketed sale
- 5buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 0buildings
10 in all: 50% 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) | 41 | 24 | 17 | 0 | 526k sq ft48,863 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 31 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 809k sq ft75,123 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 35 | 49% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 24 | 33% | 37% |
| Oil | 7 | 10% | 4% |
| Other | 3 | 4% | 4% |
| LPG | 2 | 3% | 1% |
| Biomass | 1 | 1% | 1% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 45 buildings rated C to G, in the register's wording. A recommendation is the assessor's, not a requirement.
- 01
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 36 of 45 buildings (80%)
- 02
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit.
EPC-L5. On 34 of 45 buildings (76%)
- 03
Add weather compensation controls to heating system.
EPC-H8. On 32 of 45 buildings (71%)
- 04
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system.
EPC-H7. On 31 of 45 buildings (69%)
- 05
Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required.
EPC-L7. On 28 of 45 buildings (62%)
How North Kesteven compares
North Kesteven has 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 63% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kesteven | 72 | 43 | 1.3m sq ft123,986 m² | 2 | 63% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | North East Derbyshire | 1.4m sq ft129,939 m² |
| 29 | Mansfield | 1.4m sq ft126,646 m² |
| 30 | North Kesteven | 1.3m sq ft123,986 m² |
| 31 | Oadby and Wigston | 920k sq ft85,466 m² |
| 32 | Rushcliffe | 842k sq ft78,249 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
North Kesteven has 43 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 North Kesteven 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
21 of North Kesteven'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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