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MEES 2031 exposure in Westminster
14 of the 21 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Westminster with an EPC are rated C to E: 913k sq ft (84,858 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Westminster in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 913k sq ft84,858 m² in 14 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 1 building15k sq ft (1,392 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 6 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 71%Of 21 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Westminster has the 261st most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 22nd most of 32 in London.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Westminster21 buildings29%67%
- 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 Westminster
Compared with the other 31 local authorities in London and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- Its floorspace rated C to E is spread across sizes: 16% in buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m², 39% in buildings of 5,000 to 10,000 m², 45% in buildings over 10,000 m².
- 8 of its 15 buildings rated C to G (53%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 3 have already lapsed.
- None of its 6 C-rated buildings has an asset rating within 10 points of band B.
- More of its buildings are heated mainly by grid electricity (52%) than by gas (48%); across England and Wales gas leads, 53% to 37%.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 1 industrial or warehouse building of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 2 for a marketed sale, 3 in all: the 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 10 of 15 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
Westminster's 21 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+ | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 4% | 2% |
| A | 1 | 18k sq ft1,650 m² | 5% | 11% | 10% |
| B | 5 | 129k sq ft11,979 m² | 24% | 21% | 19% |
| C | 6 | 436k sq ft40,515 m² | 29% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 6 | 273k sq ft25,349 m² | 29% | 21% | 22% |
| E | 2 | 204k sq ft18,994 m² | 10% | 7% | 9% |
| F | 1 | 15k sq ft1,392 m² | 5% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 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 6 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 | 14 | 43%6 of 14 | 143k sq ft13,292 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 4 | 0%0 of 4 | 355k sq ft32,969 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 3 | 0%0 of 3 | 415k sq ft38,597 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 | 4 | 3 | 127k sq ft11,844 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 1 | 1 | 173k sq ft16,108 m² |
| In 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2028 | 1 | 1 | 67k sq ft6,184 m² |
| In 2029 | 1 | 1 | 15k sq ft1,349 m² |
| In 2030 | 2 | 2 | 43k sq ft3,991 m² |
| 2031 or later | 12 | 7 | 503k sq ft46,774 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
- 1building
- Marketed sale
- 2buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 1building
4 in all: 25% 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) | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 554k sq ft51,491 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 359k sq ft33,367 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid supplied electricity | 11 | 52% | 37% |
| Natural gas | 10 | 48% | 53% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 15 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 10 of 15 buildings (67%)
- 02
Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required.
EPC-L7. On 9 of 15 buildings (60%)
- 03
Carry out a pressure test, identify and treat identified air leakage. Enter result in EPC calculation.
EPC-E7. On 7 of 15 buildings (47%)
- 04
Some solid walls are poorly insulated - introduce or improve internal wall insulation.
EPC-E3. On 6 of 15 buildings (40%)
- 05
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing.
EPC-E5. On 5 of 15 buildings (33%)
How Westminster compares
Westminster has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 21 | 14 | 913k sq ft84,858 m² | 1 | 71% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Hackney | 1.0m sq ft97,257 m² |
| 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 |
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
Westminster has 14 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
1 building in Westminster is rated F or G. If let, it already needs 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
8 of Westminster'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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