EPC ratings explained · SAP 69–80
EPC rating C explained
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Yes, EPC C is a good rating. It is the efficiency level mortgage lenders' green products, the government's housing targets and the proposed 2030 rental standard are all pegged to, and it is above the England & Wales average.
Where band C sits on the A–G scale
Band C (SAP 69–80) sits in the upper third of the A–G scale. A home here is reasonably well insulated and cheaper to run than the typical UK property. Most new-builds and well-upgraded older homes land at C. It is the threshold everything else is measured against.
EPC C and running costs
A C-rated home has below-average energy costs for its size. The gap between a C and a D is real but modest; the big savings come from lifting the worst-rated homes (F/G) up. Use the running-costs estimate on the certificate, which is based on the property's own measures, not an area average.
Estimate the true cost of owning a home →Holding (and improving on) a C
- 1You are already at C, so the priority is protecting the rating: keep insulation and heating controls in good order.
- 2To push towards B, the usual next steps are low-carbon heating (a heat pump) and, where suitable, solar PV.
- 3Check the certificate's 'potential' rating. It shows the specific measures the assessor thinks would raise this exact home further.
Measures and indicative costs vary by property. An EPC's own recommendations page lists what an assessor thinks would raise that exact home's rating.
What band C means for landlords
EPC C is at or above the standard the government has proposed for privately rented homes by 2030 under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) reform. A landlord at C is already positioned for the proposed rule.
The current Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard requires privately rented homes to be at least EPC E. The government has proposed raising this to EPC C for privately rented homes by 2030; the exact rule and dates are being finalised. Reviewed July 2026. Check GOV.UK MEES guidance for the latest position.
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This page explains what band C means in general. To see a specific home's current and potential band, its recommended improvements and running-cost estimate (alongside its sold-price history, flood, ground and other risks), search the exact address. The full breakdown is in the £24.99 Complete report.
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- Area & lifestyle
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Price History
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- Local authority, region and nation compared
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Energy & Carbon
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- Every rated element with its star ratings
- Running costs now and after improvements
- Costed potential improvements
- Carbon emissions
- Rooms, glazing and validity
- Modelled solar potential
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Flood & Climate Risk
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- Flood maps and recorded extents
- Future surface-water flood scenarios
- Coastal erosion data
- Flood-warning areas within 2 km and 5 km
- Recorded flood events
- River-flow climate allowances
- Flood Re eligibility
- Flood defences within about 1.5 km
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Ground & Environmental
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- Clay shrink-swell to the 2070s
- Seven ground-hazard ratings
- Recorded landslides nearby
- Radon band for the 1 km square
- Coal-mining screening
- Noise
- Nitrogen dioxide, PM2.5 and PM10
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Crime & Safety
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- The 24-month total
- Every category's share
- Per-month rate by category
- Change against the six months before
- Missing months explained
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Schools & Healthcare
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- Phase, grade and distance
- Nearest GP by name
- Nearest pharmacy and health services
- Census health context
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Local Transport
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Demographics
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- Domains where published
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- Household tenure
- Type of area with its pen portraits
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Planning & Heritage
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Lifestyle & Amenities
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- Nearest distance for each category
- Rated food businesses within about a mile
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Rental & Market Context
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- Local house-price trends
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Contaminated Land & Permits
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- Former landfill within 1 km, to its boundary
- Years each landfill was in use
- Permitted landfill within 2 km
- Substantiated pollution incidents
- Permits and discharges within 1 km
- The statutory register and how to get it
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Council Tax & Tenure
What every band costs, the neighbours' bands and tenure.+7 checksShow detailsHide detailsThe Band D charge for the local authority this year, what every band costs per year and per month, the band mix of the neighbours, the tenure at the last recorded sale and across the street, published tribunal decisions at the postcode, and the lease-pack checklist
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- Every band per year and per month
- The neighbours' band mix
- Tenure at the last recorded sale
- Tenure across the street
- Tribunal decisions at the postcode
- The lease-pack checklist
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Verdict, Surveyor Questions & Checklist
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- Every red and amber flag explained
- A numbered brief for your surveyor
- Your before-you-offer checklist
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Frequently asked questions
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