627 Smethwick 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. 701 poorly rated rental homes in Smethwick are below EPC rating C, representing 50.87% of the latest EPC records. Most are house in Smethwick, Sandwell, with an average poor EPC score of 61.3.

What this means for landlords in Smethwick

  • 627 Smethwick rental homes are rated EPC D and are just a few points from reaching EPC C.
  • 2,138 Smethwick 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: 1,378
Total below EPC C: 701
Share poor (D-G): 50.87%
Distinct UPRNs: 1,378
Distinct poor UPRNs: 701
Avg poor EPC score: 61.3

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.

Smethwick EPC rating bands

Band Property Count
D 627
C 620
E 66
B 57
F 6
G 2

Low EPC rated postcodes in Smethwick

Postcode Below EPC C
B66 3JN 17
B67 7EZ 15
B67 6RR 12
B67 6RQ 11
B67 6JP 9
B67 5QF 9
B67 5LU 9
B66 3DD 9
B67 6NB 8
B66 3SS 8

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