706 Rental Homes in Southampton 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. 842 poorly rated rental homes in Southampton Council are below EPC rating C, representing 28.96% of the latest EPC records. Most are flat in Southampton Council, Southampton, with an average poor EPC score of 60.8.

What this means for landlords in Southampton Council

  • 706 Southampton Council rental homes are rated EPC D and are just a few points from reaching EPC C.
  • 3,150 Southampton Council 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: 2,907
Total below EPC C: 842
Share poor (D-G): 28.96%
Distinct UPRNs: 2,907
Distinct poor UPRNs: 842
Avg poor EPC score: 60.8

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.

Southampton Council EPC rating bands

Band Property Count
C 1,716
D 706
B 347
E 121
F 15
A 2

Low EPC rated postcodes in Southampton Council

Postcode Below EPC C
SO15 1GU 6
SO14 2AF 6
SO19 2FH 5
SO18 2GL 5
SO15 8SL 5
SO15 5PH 5
SO14 1NP 5
SO15 3LX 4
SO14 3BF 4
SO14 0NT 4

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