55 Washington 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. 58 poorly rated rental homes in Washington are below EPC rating C, representing 9.22% of the latest EPC records. Most are house in Washington, Sunderland, with an average poor EPC score of 62.8.

What this means for landlords in Washington

  • 55 Washington rental homes are rated EPC D and are just a few points from reaching EPC C.
  • 682 Washington 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: 629
Total below EPC C: 58
Share poor (D-G): 9.22%
Distinct UPRNs: 629
Distinct poor UPRNs: 58
Avg poor EPC score: 62.8

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.

Washington EPC rating bands

Band Property Count
C 542
D 55
B 29
E 3

Low EPC rated postcodes in Washington

Postcode Below EPC C
NE38 9AS 3
NE38 8HF 2
NE38 8AB 2
NE38 7PU 2
NE37 3DY 2
NE37 2BP 1
NE37 1SN 1
NE37 1SD 1
NE37 1JH 1
NE37 1GD 1

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