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MEES 2031 exposure in North Norfolk
33 of the 46 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in North Norfolk with an EPC are rated C to E: 1.0m sq ft (93,317 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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North Norfolk in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 1.0m sq ft93,317 m² in 33 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 7 buildings168k sq ft (15,619 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 6 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 87%Of 46 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
North Norfolk has the 242nd most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 36th most of 45 in the East of England.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- North Norfolk46 buildings72%15%
- East of England4,217 buildings33%64%
- 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 Norfolk
Compared with the other 44 local authorities in the East of England and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- Its share of buildings rated F or G (15%) is the 2nd highest of 45 local authorities in the East of England.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 56% or 566k sq ft (52,609 m²), is in 27 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 31 of its 40 buildings rated C to G (78%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 14 have already lapsed.
- 8 of its 15 C-rated buildings (53%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 301k sq ft (27,964 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- More of its buildings are heated mainly by grid electricity (26%) than by gas (20%); across England and Wales gas leads, 53% to 37%.
- 43% 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, 1 industrial or warehouse building of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 4 for a marketed sale, 5 in all: the fewest of 45 local authorities in the East of England.
- 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 28 of 40 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
North Norfolk's 46 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² by latest EPC rating, beside the East of England 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 of England | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 2% | 2% |
| A | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 12% | 10% |
| B | 6 | 267k sq ft24,785 m² | 13% | 20% | 19% |
| C | 15 | 529k sq ft49,166 m² | 33% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 16 | 452k sq ft41,961 m² | 35% | 22% | 22% |
| E | 2 | 24k sq ft2,190 m² | 4% | 8% | 9% |
| F | 1 | 21k sq ft1,917 m² | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 6 | 147k sq ft13,702 m² | 13% | 1% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
8 buildings
Of 15 rated C (53%), with 301k sq ft (27,964 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 | 38 | 11%4 of 38 | 566k sq ft52,609 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 7 | 29%2 of 7 | 310k sq ft28,783 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 1 | 0%0 of 1 | 128k sq ft11,925 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 | 14 | 14 | 447k sq ft41,568 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 4 | 4 | 106k sq ft9,877 m² |
| In 2027 | 4 | 4 | 111k sq ft10,284 m² |
| In 2028 | 2 | 2 | 75k sq ft6,994 m² |
| In 2029 | 5 | 5 | 146k sq ft13,570 m² |
| In 2030 | 2 | 2 | 36k sq ft3,308 m² |
| 2031 or later | 15 | 9 | 251k sq ft23,335 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
- 1building
- Marketed sale
- 4buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 3buildings
8 in all: 13% 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) | 25 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 540k sq ft50,183 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 21 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 464k sq ft43,134 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil | 15 | 33% | 4% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 12 | 26% | 37% |
| Natural gas | 9 | 20% | 53% |
| Other | 5 | 11% | 4% |
| LPG | 4 | 9% | 1% |
| Biomass | 1 | 2% | 1% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 40 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 28 of 40 buildings (70%)
- 02
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 27 of 40 buildings (68%)
- 03
Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required.
EPC-L7. On 24 of 40 buildings (60%)
- 04
Consider installing solar water heating.
EPC-R3. On 23 of 40 buildings (57%)
- 05
Some walls have uninsulated cavities - introduce cavity wall insulation.
EPC-E4. On 21 of 40 buildings (53%)
How North Norfolk compares
North Norfolk has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 87% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 67% across the East of England 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 Norfolk | 46 | 33 | 1.0m sq ft93,317 m² | 7 | 87% |
| East of England | 4,217 | 2,693 | 93.1m sq ft8,647,375 m² | 120 | 67% |
| England and Wales | 38,148 | 25,619 | 1.01bn sq ft94,020,657 m² | 1,037 | 70% |
Nearby in the East of England ranking
| Rank | Local authority | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Watford | 1.1m sq ft103,984 m² |
| 35 | Great Yarmouth | 1.1m sq ft98,466 m² |
| 36 | North Norfolk | 1.0m sq ft93,317 m² |
| 37 | East Hertfordshire | 1.0m sq ft93,131 m² |
| 38 | Chelmsford | 1,000k sq ft92,889 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 Norfolk has 33 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
7 buildings in North Norfolk 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
31 of North Norfolk'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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