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What is an EPC?

Let’s start with the basics. An EPC, or Energy Performance Certificate, is a document that assesses the energy efficiency of a property. It contains information on the property’s energy use, carbon emissions, and recommendations for improving its energy efficiency. EPCs are issued after an inspection of the property by an accredited energy assessor. The assessment looks at various factors, including the property’s insulation, heating systems, lighting, and ventilation. The result is a numerical rating, ranging from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), which is displayed on the certificate.

Why is an EPC important?

An EPC is essential for many reasons. Firstly, it provides valuable information to potential buyers or renters, who can use the rating to compare properties and make informed decisions about energy costs. Secondly, it can help property owners identify areas where energy efficiency improvements can be made, which can not only save money but also benefit the environment. Finally, having an up-to-date EPC is a legal requirement for homeowners and landlords in Brackla, so it’s important to have one to avoid penalties.

What are the Benefits of Obtaining an EPC?

Aside from complying with the law, there are many benefits to obtaining an EPC. Firstly, it can help you save money on your energy bills. The recommendations on the certificate are tailored to the specific property, so they provide practical advice on how to improve energy efficiency based on its characteristics. Implementation of these recommendations can lead to a reduction in energy consumption and, therefore, a reduction in costs. Secondly, having an up-to-date EPC can increase the value of your property. A high rating or improvements made based on recommendations can make it more attractive to potential buyers or renters, which could result in a faster sale or rental.

What are the Government Regulations Surrounding EPCs?

In 2018, new government regulations came into effect, making it a legal requirement for landlords in England and Wales to have an EPC rating of E or above for new tenancies from 1st April 2018 and for existing tenancies from 1st April 2020. Landlords in Brackla who fail to comply with this regulation could face fines of up to £5,000. Additionally, since 2019, landlords in England have been required to ensure their properties meet minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES), which means they must have an EPC rating of E or above.

You can also check the EPC Register to see the current rating and expiry date for a Brackla property.

EPC data for Brackla

Figures below are for Bridgend, the local authority covering Brackla, from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register to 2026 Q2.

2,263EPCs reach their 10-year expiry in the next 12 months
Band CThe most common rating, on 52% of certificates
43%Rated D or below, against 46% nationally
£903Average estimated heating cost a year

That expiry count is certificates lodged ten years ago and now coming up for renewal. Some of those homes have already been re-certified since, which authority-level data cannot show, so treat it as the ceiling rather than a to-do list.

How Bridgend rates

Share of the 16,922 certificates lodged in the five years to 2026 Q2. This is the certificates lodged, not a survey of every home in the area.

What gets assessed around here

72% of the certificates lodged here are for houses. The average floor area is 86.4m², about the England and Wales average. Estimated heating costs average £903 a year, £36 a year below the national figure. 44% of certificates were lodged for rented homes, a notably high share, so Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards bite harder here.

Radon in Brackla

Brackla sits in a radon Affected Area. The UKHSA and British Geological Survey put the 1km square covering the town centre in a band where between 10 and 30 in 100 homes are estimated to be at or above the radon action level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre. Radon is not measured during an EPC survey and does not affect the rating, but if you are buying, selling or improving a home here it is worth a test kit, and worth knowing before you seal a property up: draught-proofing and insulation work can raise indoor radon if ventilation is reduced. The atlas is indicative and works to a 1km grid, so it describes the area rather than any one property.

What an EPC costs in Brackla

An EPC around here generally costs between £55 and £150, though it depends on the property: floor area, whether there are rooms in the roof, extensions, and how far the assessor travels all move the price. We are not a panel and we do not set anybody's fees, so the figure you are quoted comes from the assessor doing the work. Contact one above for a price on your property.

Sources: MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings Certificates live tables, 2026 Q2; UKHSA and British Geological Survey Indicative Atlas of Radon. Prepared 2026-09-11.

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