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MEES 2031 exposure in Wandsworth
24 of the 41 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Wandsworth with an EPC are rated C to E: 812k sq ft (75,480 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Wandsworth in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 812k sq ft75,480 m² in 24 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 2 buildings214k sq ft (19,839 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 15 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 63%Of 41 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Wandsworth has the 268th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 23rd most of 32 in London.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Wandsworth41 buildings37%59%
- London2,964 buildings35%63%
- 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 Wandsworth
Compared with the other 31 local authorities in London and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 65% or 526k sq ft (48,895 m²), is in 20 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- Its largest buildings are likelier to meet B: 80% of the 5 over 10,000 m² are rated B or better, against 31% of those of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 14 of its 26 buildings rated C to G (54%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 7 have already lapsed.
- None of its 9 C-rated buildings has an asset rating within 10 points of band B.
- Storage and distribution (B8) makes up 83% of its buildings over 1,000 m², against 58% across England and Wales.
- More of its buildings are heated mainly by grid electricity (56%) than by gas (44%); across England and Wales gas leads, 53% to 37%.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 16 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 2 for a marketed sale, 18 in all: the 15th fewest of 32 local authorities in London.
- 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 20 of 26 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
Wandsworth's 41 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² by latest EPC rating, beside London 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 | London | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 1 | 15k sq ft1,362 m² | 2% | 4% | 2% |
| A | 7 | 520k sq ft48,274 m² | 17% | 11% | 10% |
| B | 7 | 292k sq ft27,171 m² | 17% | 21% | 19% |
| C | 9 | 280k sq ft26,059 m² | 22% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 11 | 400k sq ft37,164 m² | 27% | 21% | 22% |
| E | 4 | 132k sq ft12,257 m² | 10% | 7% | 9% |
| F | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 2 | 214k sq ft19,839 m² | 5% | 1% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
0 buildings
Of 9 rated C (0%). 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 | 29 | 31%9 of 29 | 526k sq ft48,895 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 7 | 29%2 of 7 | 286k sq ft26,585 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 5 | 80%4 of 5 | 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 | 7 | 215k sq ft19,957 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 1 | 1 | 47k sq ft4,406 m² |
| In 2027 | 4 | 1 | 42k sq ft3,861 m² |
| In 2028 | 6 | 4 | 174k sq ft16,135 m² |
| In 2029 | 1 | 1 | 16k sq ft1,472 m² |
| In 2030 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| 2031 or later | 22 | 12 | 533k sq ft49,488 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
- 16buildings
- Marketed sale
- 2buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 1building
19 in all: 84% 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) | 34 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 614k sq ft57,007 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 199k sq ft18,473 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid supplied electricity | 23 | 56% | 37% |
| Natural gas | 18 | 44% | 53% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 26 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 20 of 26 buildings (77%)
- 02
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing.
EPC-E5. On 14 of 26 buildings (54%)
- 03
Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required.
EPC-L7. On 14 of 26 buildings (54%)
- 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 13 of 26 buildings (50%)
- 05
Consider installing PV.
EPC-R4. On 11 of 26 buildings (42%)
How Wandsworth compares
Wandsworth has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 63% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 65% across London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | 41 | 24 | 812k sq ft75,480 m² | 2 | 63% |
| London | 2,964 | 1,873 | 67.2m sq ft6,247,619 m² | 53 | 65% |
| England and Wales | 38,148 | 25,619 | 1.01bn sq ft94,020,657 m² | 1,037 | 70% |
Nearby in the London ranking
| Rank | Local authority | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Barnet | 988k sq ft91,792 m² |
| 22 | Westminster | 913k sq ft84,858 m² |
| 23 | Wandsworth | 812k sq ft75,480 m² |
| 24 | Lambeth | 768k sq ft71,364 m² |
| 25 | Kingston upon Thames | 740k sq ft68,755 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
Wandsworth has 24 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 Wandsworth 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
14 of Wandsworth'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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