175 Folkestone Rental Homes May Reach EPC C Without Major Upgrades

Many landlords may be able to reach EPC compliance with minor evidence-led upgrades rather than expensive retrofit work. 195 poorly rated rental homes in Folkestone are below EPC rating C, representing 33.22% of the latest EPC records. Most are flat in Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe, with an average poor EPC score of 62.0.

What this means for landlords in Folkestone

  • 175 Folkestone rental homes are rated EPC D and are just a few points from reaching EPC C.
  • 683 Folkestone rental homes rely on assumed defaults, which significantly reduce the EPC ratings.
  • Manual evidence may unlock Band C faster than major retrofit work.
  • Flat stock dominates poor ratings, so loft insulation, glazing verification, and heating controls are often the biggest wins.
Total latest records: 587
Total below EPC C: 195
Share poor (D-G): 33.22%
Distinct UPRNs: 587
Distinct poor UPRNs: 195
Avg poor EPC score: 62.0

At LandlordEPCs, we proactively guide you to EPC compliance, helping you avoid unnecessary work, minimise costs, and keep your rental income flowing.

Our Service

  • Pre EPC Inspection and Action plan
  • Compliance route report, giving you the cheapest option to reach EPC Rating C
  • Exemption assessment & registration where applicable
  • Retrofit verification and certification

How We Can Help

We offer a straightforward, transparent process guiding landlords to EPC C compliance or property exemptions.

Step 1
Pre-EPC Inspection

Our accredited assessor visits your rental property and performs a Pre EPC Inspection. Once complete you will receive a clear, action plan

Step 2
Compliance Options

Based on our report, you can carry out the improvements or if a C rating cannont be acheived we can register a exemption.

Step 3
Verification and Certificate

If you choose to carry out the recommended energy efficiency improvements, once complete, we revisit your property to verify that all work has been completed.

Folkestone EPC rating bands

Band Property Count
C 374
D 175
B 18
E 17
F 2
G 1

Low EPC rated postcodes in Folkestone

Postcode Below EPC C
CT19 6QS 8
CT19 5LA 8
CT20 1HL 7
CT20 3SJ 6
CT20 1AT 6
CT20 3LN 3
CT20 2TD 3
CT19 6NE 3
CT19 5HZ 3
CT18 8DJ 2

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