East Midlands
MEES 2031 exposure in South Derbyshire
52 of the 77 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in South Derbyshire with an EPC are rated C to E: 3.2m sq ft (300,235 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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South Derbyshire in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 3.2m sq ft300,235 m² in 52 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 3 buildings145k sq ft (13,507 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 22 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 71%Of 77 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
South Derbyshire has the 103rd most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 14th most of 35 in the East Midlands.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- South Derbyshire77 buildings29%68%
- 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 South Derbyshire
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, 51% or 1.7m sq ft (154,067 m²), is in 7 buildings over 10,000 m².
- Its largest buildings are likelier to meet B: 56% of the 16 over 10,000 m² are rated B or better, against 22% of those of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 32 of its 55 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; 19 have already lapsed.
- 17 of its 32 C-rated buildings (53%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 1.0m sq ft (96,349 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 30 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 7 for a marketed sale, 37 in all: the 9th most of 35 local authorities in the East Midlands.
- The recommendation lodged most often on its certificates rated C to G is “Consider installing PV” (EPC-R4), on 38 of 55 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
South Derbyshire's 77 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+ | 1 | 46k sq ft4,252 m² | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| A | 7 | 881k sq ft81,839 m² | 9% | 10% | 10% |
| B | 14 | 804k sq ft74,715 m² | 18% | 18% | 19% |
| C | 32 | 2.2m sq ft201,958 m² | 42% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 14 | 878k sq ft81,606 m² | 18% | 24% | 22% |
| E | 6 | 179k sq ft16,671 m² | 8% | 9% | 9% |
| F | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 3 | 145k sq ft13,507 m² | 4% | 2% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
17 buildings
Of 32 rated C (53%), with 1.0m sq ft (96,349 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 | 51 | 22%11 of 51 | 929k sq ft86,271 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 10 | 20%2 of 10 | 645k sq ft59,897 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 16 | 56%9 of 16 | 1.7m sq ft154,067 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 | 22 | 19 | 1.1m sq ft103,349 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 6 | 6 | 378k sq ft35,086 m² |
| In 2028 | 3 | 2 | 119k sq ft11,064 m² |
| In 2029 | 3 | 2 | 60k sq ft5,531 m² |
| In 2030 | 3 | 3 | 153k sq ft14,210 m² |
| 2031 or later | 40 | 23 | 1.6m sq ft144,502 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
- 30buildings
- Marketed sale
- 7buildings
- New build
- 1building
- Other reasons
- 0buildings
38 in all: 79% 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 | 11 | 28 | 2 | 1.9m sq ft179,659 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 36 | 11 | 24 | 1 | 1.3m sq ft120,576 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 32 | 42% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 25 | 32% | 37% |
| Other | 12 | 16% | 4% |
| Oil | 5 | 6% | 4% |
| LPG | 3 | 4% | 1% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 55 buildings rated C to G, in the register's wording. A recommendation is the assessor's, not a requirement.
- 01
Consider installing PV.
EPC-R4. On 38 of 55 buildings (69%)
- 02
Consider installing solar water heating.
EPC-R3. On 37 of 55 buildings (67%)
- 03
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 33 of 55 buildings (60%)
- 04
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit.
EPC-L5. On 27 of 55 buildings (49%)
- 05
The default heat generator efficiency is chosen. It is recommended that the heat generator system be investigated to gain an understanding of its efficiency and possible improvements.
EPC-H4. On 25 of 55 buildings (45%)
How South Derbyshire compares
South Derbyshire has 0.3% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 71% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, the same as across the East Midlands, against 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Derbyshire | 77 | 52 | 3.2m sq ft300,235 m² | 3 | 71% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Derby | 3.6m sq ft334,689 m² |
| 13 | Erewash | 3.4m sq ft311,490 m² |
| 14 | South Derbyshire | 3.2m sq ft300,235 m² |
| 15 | Amber Valley | 3.2m sq ft297,815 m² |
| 16 | South Holland | 2.7m sq ft254,278 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
South Derbyshire has 52 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
3 buildings in South Derbyshire 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
32 of South Derbyshire'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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