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What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a report that rates a building’s overall energy efficiency and carbon emissions. It assigns a rating to the property on a scale of A-G, with A being the most energy-efficient and G being the least efficient. The certificate also provides suggestions on how to improve the property’s energy efficiency and potentially reduce energy costs. In England and Wales, it is compulsory for homeowners and landlords to obtain an EPC when selling, renting or building a property.

Why do Homeowners and Landlords in Stratford need an EPC?

In addition to being a legal requirement, there are several practical reasons why homeowners and landlords in Stratford should obtain an EPC for their properties. Firstly, an EPC can help you identify areas where your property may be losing energy and provide recommendations on how to improve efficiency, potentially reducing energy bills. Secondly, having a good EPC rating can make your property more attractive to prospective renters or buyers, as it demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and lower energy costs.

Government regulations for EPCs

In recent years, the UK government has implemented various measures designed to improve the energy efficiency of both residential and commercial properties. One such regulation is the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), which applies to privately rented homes in England and Wales. Under the MEES, it is illegal for landlords to rent out properties with an EPC rating of F or G – unless certain exemptions apply. It’s essential that homeowners and landlords in Stratford keep their properties up to MEES standards to avoid fines and ensure their properties remain competitive in the rental market.

Benefits of having an EPC

Obtaining an EPC for your Stratford property can offer several advantages, including:

– Identifying ways to improve your property’s energy efficiency, potentially reducing energy costs
– Helping to unlock access to energy efficiency grants and financial incentives from the government
– Demonstrating to prospective renters or buyers that your property is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly
– Ensuring your property meets current legal requirements and avoids fines
– Potentially boosting your property’s value, as energy-efficient homes are increasingly valued by potential buyers

What DEAs Look for While Assessing Wall Thickness

During an EPC assessment, the DEA will measure the wall thickness of at least one building wall for every construction type on the property. They will take into account the materials used and the width of the cavity, which affects the wall’s overall insulation.

Preparing Your Property for Inspection

Before the DEA’s visit, you can help them by preparing your property for easy access. Ensure that windows are unlocked, ornaments are moved, and furniture is repositioned if it restricts access to the walls, gas, and electricity meters. Clear pathways to external meter boxes, keeping them free from obstacles like rubbish bins or recycling boxes. For internal meters usually located inside cupboards, you should clear enough space for the DEA to inspect the meter comfortably.

Special Considerations for High-Located Meters

If your gas or electricity meters are placed high up and require a ladder, ensure that the area around the wall is clear of hung coats or any other obstructions that could hinder access. By doing so, you make the DEA’s job easier and facilitate a more accurate assessment of your property’s energy efficiency.

You can also search the EPC register to see the current rating and expiry date for a Stratford property.

EPC data for Stratford

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

5,793EPCs reach their 10-year expiry in the next 12 months
Band CThe most common rating, on 51% of certificates
38%Rated D or below, against 46% nationally
£683Average 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 Newham rates

Share of the 44,735 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

61% of the certificates lodged here are for flats and maisonettes, where houses lead nationally. The average floor area is 73.2m², roughly 12m² smaller than the England and Wales average. Estimated heating costs average £683 a year, £256 a year below the national figure. 56% of certificates were lodged for rented homes, a notably high share, so Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards bite harder here.

Radon in Stratford

Stratford 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 1 and 3 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.

Listed buildings and conservation areas

Planning records published for the area within a mile of Stratford centre show 8 conservation areas, 25 listed buildings and 44 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 Stratford

An EPC around here generally costs between £90 and £195, 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.

What to expect when a Domestic Energy Assessor comes to your property

Every Domestic Energy Assessor / DEA will have their own order and format of carrying out the EPC depending on the software that they use and their personal preference to efficiency.

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