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What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that assesses the energy efficiency of a property. It provides information about energy usage, carbon emissions, and potential energy-saving improvements for a building. EPCs use a rating system from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) to indicate the energy performance of a property. They also include recommendations for cost-effective measures that can enhance energy efficiency.

Benefits of Obtaining an EPC

Obtaining an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) offers several benefits for homeowners and landlords:

  1. Energy Efficiency Awareness: An EPC provides valuable insights into the energy performance of a property. It helps homeowners and landlords understand the current energy usage and costs associated with their building. By knowing the energy rating and potential improvements, they can make informed decisions to reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, and contribute to environmental sustainability.
  2. Legal Compliance: EPCs are required for property transactions and rentals in Wallasey, as well as throughout the UK. Homeowners and landlords have a legal obligation to provide an EPC to potential buyers or tenants. By obtaining an EPC, they fulfil their legal responsibilities and avoid potential penalties for non-compliance.
  3. Tenant Attraction: An energy-efficient property is appealing to tenants. With the increasing awareness of environmental sustainability, tenants often prioritize energy-efficient homes. An EPC with a favourable rating can attract tenants who are conscious of energy consumption and seek cost-effective and environmentally friendly living spaces.
  4. Property Value Enhancement: Improving the energy efficiency of a property based on EPC recommendations can increase its value. Energy-efficient properties are in demand and can command higher sale prices or rental incomes. Additionally, energy-saving measures implemented to enhance the EPC rating contribute to the long-term value and marketability of the property.
  5. Cost Savings: Implementing energy-saving measures based on EPC recommendations can lead to long-term cost savings. Energy-efficient properties typically have lower utility bills, reducing expenses for homeowners and tenants. By investing in energy efficiency improvements, homeowners and landlords can achieve significant savings over time.

UK Government Regulations Surrounding EPCs

The UK government has implemented regulations to promote energy efficiency and the use of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Here are some key aspects of these regulations:

  1. Legal Requirement: EPCs are a legal requirement for residential properties being marketed for sale or rental purposes in Wallasey and across the UK. Homeowners and landlords must obtain a valid EPC before advertising their property.
  2. Minimum EPC Rating: Rental properties in Wallasey are required to have a minimum EPC rating of E or above since April 1st, 2020. This regulation aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Landlords must take necessary actions to achieve the minimum rating, benefiting both them and tenants through cheaper energy bills, increased property value, and improved living conditions.
  3. Potential Changes to Minimum EPC Ratings: The UK government is considering raising the minimum EPC rating for rental properties. The proposal aims to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and may require rental homes to have a minimum EPC rating of A, B, or C by 2025.
  4. Compliance and Penalties: Non-compliance with EPC regulations can result in fines. Landlords must ensure they provide a valid EPC to prospective tenants and display the energy rating in property advertisements. Failure to meet these obligations can lead to financial penalties.
  5. Financial Assistance: Financial assistance and grants may be available for energy efficiency improvements. Programs like the Welsh Government Nest scheme provide funding for eligible tenants with means-tested benefits or health conditions.

Why Homeowners and Landlords in Wallasey Need an EPC

Homeowners and landlords in Wallasey can benefit from obtaining an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the following reasons:

  1. Legal Compliance: Obtaining an EPC is a legal requirement for homeowners and landlords in Wallasey. By ensuring compliance with the regulations, they avoid potential penalties and legal complications.
  2. Tenant Attraction and Retention: An energy-efficient property with a favourable EPC rating can attract quality tenants who value energy efficiency and sustainability. It enhances the property’s appeal, increases tenant satisfaction, and contributes to tenant retention.
  3. Cost Savings: An EPC provides valuable information on potential energy-saving improvements. Implementing these recommendations can lead to long-term cost savings by reducing energy consumption and lowering utility bills.
  4. Property Value Enhancement: Improving the energy efficiency of a property based on EPC recommendations can increase its market value. Energy-efficient properties often command higher sale prices and rental incomes.
  5. Environmental Responsibility: By obtaining an EPC and implementing energy-saving measures, homeowners and landlords in Wallasey contribute to environmental sustainability. They reduce carbon emissions, conserve energy resources, and play their part in addressing climate change.
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EPC data for Wallasey

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

6,580EPCs reach their 10-year expiry in the next 12 months
Band CThe most common rating, on 45% of certificates
52%Rated D or below, against 46% nationally
£998Average 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 Wirral rates

Share of the 39,517 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

66% of the certificates lodged here are for houses. The average floor area is 90m², roughly 5m² larger than the England and Wales average. Estimated heating costs average £998 a year, £59 a year above the national figure. 31% of certificates were lodged for rented homes.

Radon in Wallasey

Wallasey 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 Wallasey centre show 1 conservation area and 31 listed buildings. 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 Wallasey

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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