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MEES 2031 exposure in South Tyneside
51 of the 78 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in South Tyneside with an EPC are rated C to E: 1.7m sq ft (162,562 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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South Tyneside in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 1.7m sq ft162,562 m² in 51 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 5 buildings231k sq ft (21,504 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 22 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 72%Of 78 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
South Tyneside has the 184th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th most of 12 in the North East.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- South Tyneside78 buildings28%65%
- North East1,710 buildings25%71%
- 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 Tyneside
Compared with the other 11 local authorities in the North East and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- South Tyneside has a higher share of buildings rated F or G (6%) than any other local authority in the North East, against 3% across England and Wales.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 56% or 986k sq ft (91,606 m²), is in 44 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 34 of its 56 buildings rated C to G (61%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 14 have already lapsed.
- 15 of its 29 C-rated buildings (52%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 605k sq ft (56,170 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- General industrial (B2) makes up 65% of its buildings over 1,000 m², against 42% across England and Wales.
- Gas is the main heating fuel in 69% of its buildings, against 53% across England and Wales.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 11 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 3 for a marketed sale, 14 in all: the 3rd fewest of 12 local authorities in the North East.
- The recommendation lodged most often on its certificates rated C to G is “Add optimum start/stop to the heating system” (EPC-H7), on 44 of 56 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
South Tyneside's 78 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² by latest EPC rating, beside the North 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 | North East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 2% |
| A | 3 | 142k sq ft13,187 m² | 4% | 6% | 10% |
| B | 19 | 772k sq ft71,718 m² | 24% | 19% | 19% |
| C | 29 | 1.1m sq ft102,248 m² | 37% | 39% | 36% |
| D | 18 | 489k sq ft45,390 m² | 23% | 23% | 22% |
| E | 4 | 161k sq ft14,924 m² | 5% | 9% | 9% |
| F | 4 | 201k sq ft18,679 m² | 5% | 2% | 1% |
| G | 1 | 30k sq ft2,825 m² | 1% | 2% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
15 buildings
Of 29 rated C (52%), with 605k sq ft (56,170 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 | 64 | 27%17 of 64 | 986k sq ft91,606 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 12 | 42%5 of 12 | 413k sq ft38,353 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 2 | 0%0 of 2 | 351k sq ft32,603 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 | 15 | 14 | 667k sq ft61,965 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 1 | 1 | 14k sq ft1,347 m² |
| In 2027 | 9 | 7 | 194k sq ft18,034 m² |
| In 2028 | 8 | 6 | 111k sq ft10,313 m² |
| In 2029 | 7 | 6 | 173k sq ft16,118 m² |
| In 2030 | 1 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| 2031 or later | 37 | 22 | 821k sq ft76,289 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
- 11buildings
- Marketed sale
- 3buildings
- New build
- 1building
- Other reasons
- 2buildings
17 in all: 65% 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) | 27 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 445k sq ft41,385 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 51 | 12 | 36 | 3 | 1.3m sq ft121,177 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 54 | 69% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 18 | 23% | 37% |
| Other | 4 | 5% | 4% |
| Biomass | 2 | 3% | 1% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 56 buildings rated C to G, in the register's wording. A recommendation is the assessor's, not a requirement.
- 01
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system.
EPC-H7. On 44 of 56 buildings (79%)
- 02
Consider installing solar water heating.
EPC-R3. On 43 of 56 buildings (77%)
- 03
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing.
EPC-E5. On 42 of 56 buildings (75%)
- 04
Add weather compensation controls to heating system.
EPC-H8. On 42 of 56 buildings (75%)
- 05
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 39 of 56 buildings (70%)
How South Tyneside compares
South Tyneside has 0.2% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 72% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 75% across the North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Tyneside | 78 | 51 | 1.7m sq ft162,562 m² | 5 | 72% |
| North East | 1,710 | 1,213 | 47.8m sq ft4,439,776 m² | 63 | 75% |
| England and Wales | 38,148 | 25,619 | 1.01bn sq ft94,020,657 m² | 1,037 | 70% |
Nearby in the North East ranking
| Rank | Local authority | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Darlington | 2.7m sq ft249,555 m² |
| 8 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 2.6m sq ft245,134 m² |
| 9 | South Tyneside | 1.7m sq ft162,562 m² |
| 10 | Hartlepool | 1.5m sq ft141,039 m² |
| 11 | Redcar and Cleveland | 1.3m sq ft118,797 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 Tyneside has 51 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
5 buildings in South Tyneside 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
34 of South Tyneside'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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