West Midlands
MEES 2031 exposure in Solihull
57 of the 91 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Solihull with an EPC are rated C to E: 2.6m sq ft (238,103 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Solihull in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 2.6m sq ft238,103 m² in 57 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 0 buildingsNone below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 34 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 63%Of 91 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Solihull has the 137th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 22nd most of 30 in the West Midlands.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Solihull91 buildings37%63%
- West Midlands5,308 buildings27%69%
- 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 Solihull
Compared with the other 29 local authorities in the West Midlands 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 1 of the other 29 local authorities in the West Midlands.
- Its floorspace rated C to E is spread across sizes: 37% in buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m², 23% in buildings of 5,000 to 10,000 m², 40% in buildings over 10,000 m².
- Unusually, its smaller buildings do better: 36% of those of 1,000 to 5,000 m² are rated B or better, against 30% of the 10 over 10,000 m².
- 33 of its 57 buildings rated C to G (58%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 13 have already lapsed.
- 11 of its 34 C-rated buildings (32%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 523k sq ft (48,589 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.
- Gas is the main heating fuel in 65% of its buildings, against 53% across England and Wales.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 23 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 3 for a marketed sale, 26 in all: the 8th fewest of 30 local authorities in the West Midlands.
- 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 32 of 57 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
Solihull's 91 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² by latest EPC rating, beside the West 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 | West Midlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 2% |
| A | 19 | 2.0m sq ft189,198 m² | 21% | 9% | 10% |
| B | 15 | 618k sq ft57,411 m² | 16% | 17% | 19% |
| C | 34 | 1.7m sq ft160,072 m² | 37% | 37% | 36% |
| D | 18 | 666k sq ft61,915 m² | 20% | 23% | 22% |
| E | 5 | 173k sq ft16,116 m² | 5% | 9% | 9% |
| F | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 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 34 rated C (32%), with 523k sq ft (48,589 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 | 66 | 36%24 of 66 | 939k sq ft87,271 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 15 | 47%7 of 15 | 595k sq ft55,249 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 10 | 30%3 of 10 | 1.0m sq ft95,583 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 | 16 | 13 | 572k sq ft53,105 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 6 | 4 | 88k sq ft8,214 m² |
| In 2028 | 6 | 6 | 389k sq ft36,154 m² |
| In 2029 | 16 | 8 | 584k sq ft54,283 m² |
| In 2030 | 4 | 2 | 74k sq ft6,887 m² |
| 2031 or later | 43 | 24 | 855k sq ft79,460 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
- 23buildings
- Marketed sale
- 3buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 5buildings
31 in all: 74% 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) | 62 | 28 | 34 | 0 | 1.7m sq ft154,161 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 29 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 904k sq ft83,942 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 59 | 65% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 32 | 35% | 37% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 57 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 32 of 57 buildings (56%)
- 02
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 28 of 57 buildings (49%)
- 03
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 28 of 57 buildings (49%)
- 04
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system.
EPC-H7. On 26 of 57 buildings (46%)
- 05
Consider installing PV.
EPC-R4. On 25 of 57 buildings (44%)
How Solihull compares
Solihull has 0.3% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 63% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 73% across the West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull | 91 | 57 | 2.6m sq ft238,103 m² | 0 | 63% |
| West Midlands | 5,308 | 3,687 | 149.0m sq ft13,840,829 m² | 171 | 73% |
| England and Wales | 38,148 | 25,619 | 1.01bn sq ft94,020,657 m² | 1,037 | 70% |
Nearby in the West Midlands ranking
| Rank | Local authority | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Tamworth | 2.7m sq ft251,733 m² |
| 21 | Wyre Forest | 2.6m sq ft239,799 m² |
| 22 | Solihull | 2.6m sq ft238,103 m² |
| 23 | Stratford-on-Avon | 2.5m sq ft230,055 m² |
| 24 | County of Herefordshire | 2.4m sq ft219,700 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
Solihull has 57 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 Solihull 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
33 of Solihull'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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