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Hi, I’m Darren, your EPC Near Me assessor in Newcastle.

I provide a fast and efficient assessment of your property and a speedy turnaround in lodging your Energy Performance Certificate to the central register. I pride myself on honesty, friendliness and reliability.

My price for a domestic EPC starts at £50 and increases with the size and complexity of the building.

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What is an EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is an official document that provides information about the energy efficiency of a property. It rates the property’s energy performance on a scale ranging from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). EPCs are generated by energy assessors who conduct visual inspections of various aspects of the property, including heating systems, insulation, windows, and more. The certificate contains details about the property’s current energy rating and recommendations for improving its energy efficiency. EPCs are issued for both residential and commercial properties, enabling prospective buyers, tenants, and property owners to make informed decisions based on the energy efficiency of a building.

Benefits of Obtaining an EPC

Obtaining an Energy Performance Certificate offers several benefits for property owners and tenants alike. Here are some key advantages:

  1. Energy Efficiency Awareness: EPCs raise awareness about the energy efficiency of a property. They provide valuable insights into the property’s energy consumption and carbon emissions, helping homeowners and tenants understand the environmental impact of their living spaces.
  2. Cost Savings: By highlighting areas where energy efficiency improvements can be made, EPCs empower property owners to reduce energy consumption and associated costs. Implementing the recommended improvements can lead to long-term savings on utility bills, benefiting both homeowners and tenants.
  3. Environmental Impact: EPCs contribute to environmental sustainability efforts by promoting energy-efficient practices. Higher-rated properties produce fewer carbon emissions, minimising their contribution to climate change.
  4. Improved Property Value: Properties with higher EPC ratings tend to have higher market value and appeal to environmentally conscious buyers and tenants. By investing in energy efficiency improvements, property owners can enhance the desirability and marketability of their properties.

UK Government Regulations Surrounding EPCs

The UK government has implemented regulations to enforce the use of Energy Performance Certificates and promote energy efficiency. The key regulations include:

  1. Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Domestic Private Rented Properties: The MEES Regulations set a minimum energy efficiency level for domestic private rented properties. Since April 1, 2020, landlords in England and Wales cannot let or continue to let properties with an EPC rating below E, unless a valid exemption is in place. This requirement applies to properties let on specific types of tenancy agreements and are legally required to have an EPC.
  2. Requirement for EPCs on Construction, Sale, or Rent of Non-Dwellings: Non-dwellings in England and Wales, including commercial properties, must have an EPC on construction, sale, or rent. The EPC provides an energy efficiency rating on an A-G scale and includes recommendations for improving energy efficiency.

Importance of EPCs for Homeowners and Landlords in Newcastle

Homeowners and landlords in Newcastle should prioritize obtaining EPCs due to the following reasons:

  1. Legal Compliance: Landlords in England are legally required to provide an EPC rating of at least E for their properties since April 2018. This requirement applies to new tenants undertaking new tenancy agreements. Starting from April 2023, it extends to all landlords with new and previous tenancies. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in penalties and restrictions on property rentals.
  2. Environmental Responsibility: Newcastle, like the rest of the UK, is committed to reducing carbon emissions and achieving sustainability goals. EPCs help homeowners and landlords contribute to these efforts by improving the energy efficiency of their properties and minimising their impact on the environment.
  3. Tenant Attraction and Retention: EPCs can make properties more appealing to prospective tenants who prioritize energy efficiency and sustainability. A higher-rated EPC indicates a property with lower energy costs and environmental impact, increasing its desirability in the rental market. Moreover, existing tenants are likely to value energy-efficient homes, which can contribute to tenant satisfaction and retention.
It is worth checking first — you can check an EPC certificate for any Newcastle property and see when it runs out.

EPC data for Newcastle

Figures below are for Newcastle upon Tyne, the local authority covering Newcastle, from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register to 2026 Q2.

4,878EPCs reach their 10-year expiry in the next 12 months
Band CThe most common rating, on 57% of certificates
39%Rated D or below, against 46% nationally
£896Average 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 Newcastle upon Tyne rates

Share of the 36,443 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

52% of the certificates lodged here are for flats and maisonettes, where houses lead nationally. The average floor area is 79.6m², roughly 6m² smaller than the England and Wales average. Estimated heating costs average £896 a year, £43 a year below the national figure. 47% of certificates were lodged for rented homes, a notably high share, so Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards bite harder here.

Radon in Newcastle

Newcastle sits in the lowest radon band. The UKHSA and British Geological Survey estimate that less than 1 in 100 homes in the 1km square covering the town centre reach the radon action level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre. Radon is not part of an EPC survey and does not affect the rating. At this level it is not usually a concern, though individual homes can still vary. The atlas is indicative and works to a 1km grid, so it describes the area rather than any one property.

Listed buildings and conservation areas

Planning records published for the area within a mile of Newcastle centre show 9 conservation areas, 550 listed buildings and 4 article 4 direction areas. That matters for an EPC in two ways. A listed building is normally exempt from needing one where meeting the minimum energy requirements would unacceptably alter its character or appearance, though the exemption is not automatic and the decision rests with the owner on advice. And in conservation areas and article 4 areas the improvements an EPC recommends, replacement glazing or external wall insulation in particular, often need consent before they can be carried out. Your assessor will record what is actually there; the consent question is one for the council.

What an EPC costs in Newcastle

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; planning.data.gov.uk. Prepared 2026-09-11.

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