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MEES 2031 exposure in Runnymede
20 of the 44 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Runnymede with an EPC are rated C to E: 521k sq ft (48,404 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Runnymede in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 521k sq ft48,404 m² in 20 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 1 building11k sq ft (1,055 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 23 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 48%Of 44 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Runnymede has the 295th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 55th most of 64 in the South East.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Runnymede44 buildings52%45%
- 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 Runnymede
Compared with the other 63 local authorities in the South East and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 70% or 362k sq ft (33,666 m²), is in 18 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; 5 have already lapsed.
- 3 of its 12 C-rated buildings (25%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 41k sq ft (3,830 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- Storage and distribution (B8) makes up 68% of its buildings over 1,000 m², against 58% across England and Wales.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 8 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 11 for a marketed sale, 19 in all: the 25th fewest of 64 local authorities in the South East.
- 4 recommendations are joint most common on its certificates rated C to G, each on 10 of 21 buildings: “Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing” (EPC-E5), “Add optimum start/stop to the heating system” (EPC-H7), “Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit” (EPC-L5) and “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).
Every rating, A+ to G
Runnymede's 44 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+ | 5 | 261k sq ft24,250 m² | 11% | 3% | 2% |
| A | 10 | 259k sq ft24,069 m² | 23% | 13% | 10% |
| B | 8 | 403k sq ft37,479 m² | 18% | 22% | 19% |
| C | 12 | 243k sq ft22,584 m² | 27% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 5 | 240k sq ft22,268 m² | 11% | 21% | 22% |
| E | 3 | 38k sq ft3,552 m² | 7% | 6% | 9% |
| F | 1 | 11k sq ft1,055 m² | 2% | 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.
3 buildings
Of 12 rated C (25%), with 41k sq ft (3,830 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 | 36 | 47%17 of 36 | 362k sq ft33,666 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 7 | 71%5 of 7 | 159k sq ft14,738 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 1 | 100%1 of 1 | 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 | 7 | 5 | 184k sq ft17,059 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 6 | 2 | 29k sq ft2,655 m² |
| In 2028 | 4 | 2 | 89k sq ft8,247 m² |
| In 2029 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2030 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| 2031 or later | 27 | 12 | 231k sq ft21,498 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
- 8buildings
- Marketed sale
- 11buildings
- New build
- 14buildings
- Other reasons
- 3buildings
36 in all: 22% 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) | 30 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 452k sq ft42,029 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 69k sq ft6,375 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 22 | 50% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 18 | 41% | 37% |
| Oil | 4 | 9% | 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
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing.
EPC-E5. On 10 of 21 buildings (48%)
- 02
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system.
EPC-H7. On 10 of 21 buildings (48%)
- 03
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit.
EPC-L5. On 10 of 21 buildings (48%)
- 04
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 10 of 21 buildings (48%)
- 05
Carry out a pressure test, identify and treat identified air leakage. Enter result in EPC calculation.
EPC-E7. On 9 of 21 buildings (43%)
How Runnymede compares
Runnymede has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 48% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runnymede | 44 | 20 | 521k sq ft48,404 m² | 1 | 48% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Canterbury | 560k sq ft51,988 m² |
| 54 | Brighton and Hove | 544k sq ft50,579 m² |
| 55 | Runnymede | 521k sq ft48,404 m² |
| 56 | Eastbourne | 502k sq ft46,612 m² |
| 57 | Gravesham | 469k sq ft43,552 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
Runnymede has 20 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 Runnymede 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
9 of Runnymede'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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