4,098 Rental Homes in Sandwell 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. 4,388 poorly rated rental homes in Sandwell Council are below EPC rating C, representing 45.53% of the latest EPC records. Most are house in Sandwell Council, Sandwell, with an average poor EPC score of 62.5.

What this means for landlords in Sandwell Council

  • 4,098 Sandwell Council rental homes are rated EPC D and are just a few points from reaching EPC C.
  • 12,948 Sandwell 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: 9,638
Total below EPC C: 4,388
Share poor (D-G): 45.53%
Distinct UPRNs: 9,638
Distinct poor UPRNs: 4,388
Avg poor EPC score: 62.5

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.

Sandwell Council EPC rating bands

Band Property Count
C 4,988
D 4,098
B 257
E 255
F 28
G 7
A 5

Low EPC rated postcodes in Sandwell Council

Postcode Below EPC C
B68 9QT 32
B69 1HT 29
WS10 0EX 26
DY4 9QH 26
B69 1HS 25
WS10 0EW 24
DY4 9RY 23
DY4 9QL 21
WS5 4DJ 20
WS10 7BB 19

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