West Midlands
MEES 2031 exposure in Tamworth
72 of the 85 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Tamworth with an EPC are rated C to E: 2.7m sq ft (251,733 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Tamworth in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 2.7m sq ft251,733 m² in 72 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 2 buildings196k sq ft (18,235 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 11 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 87%Of 85 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Tamworth has the 125th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 20th most of 30 in the West Midlands.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Tamworth85 buildings85%
- 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 Tamworth
Compared with the other 29 local authorities in the West Midlands and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 55% or 1.5m sq ft (138,873 m²), is in 64 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- Its largest buildings are likelier to meet B: 57% of the 7 over 10,000 m² are rated B or better, against 9% of those of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 36 of its 74 buildings rated C to G (49%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 19 have already lapsed.
- 21 of its 46 C-rated buildings (46%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 716k sq ft (66,537 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- General industrial (B2) makes up 53% of its buildings over 1,000 m², against 42% across England and Wales.
- Gas is the main heating fuel in 74% of its buildings, against 53% across England and Wales.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 17 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 3 for a marketed sale, 20 in all: the 4th fewest of 30 local authorities in the West Midlands.
- The recommendation lodged most often on its certificates rated C to G is “Add weather compensation controls to heating system” (EPC-H8), on 54 of 74 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
Tamworth's 85 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 | 3 | 332k sq ft30,841 m² | 4% | 9% | 10% |
| B | 8 | 474k sq ft44,020 m² | 9% | 17% | 19% |
| C | 46 | 2.1m sq ft190,952 m² | 54% | 37% | 36% |
| D | 16 | 433k sq ft40,200 m² | 19% | 23% | 22% |
| E | 10 | 222k sq ft20,581 m² | 12% | 9% | 9% |
| F | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 2 | 196k sq ft18,235 m² | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
21 buildings
Of 46 rated C (46%), with 716k sq ft (66,537 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 | 70 | 9%6 of 70 | 1.5m sq ft138,873 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 8 | 13%1 of 8 | 411k sq ft38,207 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 7 | 57%4 of 7 | 804k sq ft74,653 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 | 19 | 19 | 478k sq ft44,418 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 6 | 5 | 74k sq ft6,902 m² |
| In 2028 | 4 | 4 | 75k sq ft6,925 m² |
| In 2029 | 4 | 4 | 173k sq ft16,064 m² |
| In 2030 | 5 | 4 | 79k sq ft7,356 m² |
| 2031 or later | 47 | 38 | 2.0m sq ft188,303 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
- 17buildings
- Marketed sale
- 3buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 3buildings
23 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) | 40 | 10 | 30 | 0 | 1.5m sq ft140,217 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 45 | 1 | 42 | 2 | 1.2m sq ft111,516 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 63 | 74% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 20 | 24% | 37% |
| Oil | 1 | 1% | 4% |
| Other | 1 | 1% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 74 buildings rated C to G, in the register's wording. A recommendation is the assessor's, not a requirement.
- 01
Add weather compensation controls to heating system.
EPC-H8. On 54 of 74 buildings (73%)
- 02
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing.
EPC-E5. On 51 of 74 buildings (69%)
- 03
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system.
EPC-H7. On 51 of 74 buildings (69%)
- 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 48 of 74 buildings (65%)
- 05
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 47 of 74 buildings (64%)
How Tamworth compares
Tamworth has 0.3% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 87% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | 85 | 72 | 2.7m sq ft251,733 m² | 2 | 87% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Stafford | 2.9m sq ft271,463 m² |
| 19 | Nuneaton and Bedworth | 2.8m sq ft263,301 m² |
| 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 |
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
Tamworth has 72 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
2 buildings in Tamworth 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
36 of Tamworth'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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