509 Rental Homes in Merton Council 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. 560 poorly rated rental homes in Merton Council are below EPC rating C, representing 31.43% of the latest EPC records. Most are house in Merton Council, Merton, with an average poor EPC score of 61.8.

What this means for landlords in Merton Council

509 Merton Council rental homes are rated EPC D and are just a few points from reaching EPC C.
2,636 Merton Council rental homes rely on assumed defaults, which significantly reduce the EPC ratings.
Manual evidence may unlock Band C faster than major retrofit work.
House stock dominates poor ratings, so loft insulation, glazing verification, and heating controls are often the biggest wins.

Total latest records: 1,782

Total below EPC C: 560

Share poor (D-G): 31.43%

Distinct UPRNs: 1,782

Distinct poor UPRNs: 560

Avg poor EPC score: 61.8