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MEES 2031 exposure in Oxford
21 of the 30 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Oxford with an EPC are rated C to E: 609k sq ft (56,547 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Oxford in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 609k sq ft56,547 m² in 21 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 0 buildingsNone below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 9 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 70%Of 30 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Oxford has the 285th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 51st most of 64 in the South East.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Oxford30 buildings30%70%
- 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 Oxford
Compared with the other 63 local authorities in the South East and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- None of its buildings over 1,000 m² is rated F or G, as in 30 of the other 63 local authorities in the South East.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 72% or 436k sq ft (40,516 m²), is in 19 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 9 of its 21 buildings rated C to G (43%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 1 has already lapsed.
- 4 of its 9 C-rated buildings (44%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 160k sq ft (14,893 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 7 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 3 for a marketed sale, 10 in all: the 7th fewest of 64 local authorities in the South East.
- Two recommendations are joint most common on its certificates rated C to G, each on 16 of 21 buildings: “Consider installing solar water heating” (EPC-R3) and “Consider installing PV” (EPC-R4).
Every rating, A+ to G
Oxford's 30 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 | 2 | 207k sq ft19,225 m² | 7% | 13% | 10% |
| B | 7 | 354k sq ft32,896 m² | 23% | 22% | 19% |
| C | 9 | 295k sq ft27,446 m² | 30% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 7 | 135k sq ft12,554 m² | 23% | 21% | 22% |
| E | 5 | 178k sq ft16,547 m² | 17% | 6% | 9% |
| F | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 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.
4 buildings
Of 9 rated C (44%), with 160k sq ft (14,893 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 | 25 | 24%6 of 25 | 436k sq ft40,516 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 2 | 50%1 of 2 | 62k sq ft5,727 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 3 | 67%2 of 3 | 111k sq ft10,304 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 | 1 | 1 | 14k sq ft1,294 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 5 | 4 | 121k sq ft11,278 m² |
| In 2028 | 4 | 2 | 45k sq ft4,189 m² |
| In 2029 | 1 | 1 | 32k sq ft2,970 m² |
| In 2030 | 1 | 1 | 12k sq ft1,136 m² |
| 2031 or later | 18 | 12 | 384k sq ft35,680 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
- 7buildings
- Marketed sale
- 3buildings
- New build
- 1building
- Other reasons
- 6buildings
17 in all: 41% 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) | 16 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 349k sq ft32,385 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 260k sq ft24,162 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 16 | 53% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 13 | 43% | 37% |
| Other | 1 | 3% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 21 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 16 of 21 buildings (76%)
- 02
Consider installing PV.
EPC-R4. On 16 of 21 buildings (76%)
- 03
Carry out a pressure test, identify and treat identified air leakage. Enter result in EPC calculation.
EPC-E7. On 11 of 21 buildings (52%)
- 04
Add weather compensation controls to heating system.
EPC-H8. On 10 of 21 buildings (48%)
- 05
Add local time control to heating system.
EPC-H5. On 9 of 21 buildings (43%)
How Oxford compares
Oxford has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 70% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 63% across the South East, and the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 30 | 21 | 609k sq ft56,547 m² | 0 | 70% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Wealden | 669k sq ft62,112 m² |
| 50 | Folkestone and Hythe | 655k sq ft60,865 m² |
| 51 | Oxford | 609k sq ft56,547 m² |
| 52 | Isle of Wight | 603k sq ft55,989 m² |
| 53 | Canterbury | 560k sq ft51,988 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
Oxford 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
No building over 1,000 m² in Oxford has a latest EPC rated F or G.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
9 of Oxford'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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