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Search the UK Energy Performance Certificate register by postcode to view any property's current and potential energy rating, expiry date, and recommended improvements.
An EPC is a legal requirement when selling or letting a property in England and Wales. Use this free EPC checker to confirm a property has a valid certificate — one issued in the last ten years.
After entering a postcode and selecting an address you'll see the EPC issue and expiry dates, current and potential ratings, construction type, and the energy efficiency of individual elements like walls, roof and windows.
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates a property's energy efficiency on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The certificate also shows the property's potential rating if recommended improvements are made. A higher rating typically means lower energy bills.
An EPC is legally required in England and Wales whenever a property is sold, let, or newly built. The seller or landlord is responsible for obtaining it before the property is marketed. Without a valid EPC, it is not legal to sell or rent a property.
Yes. When selling a property in England or Wales, the seller must commission an EPC before the property is put on the market. The estate agent is legally required to include the EPC in all property listings. Failure to provide one can result in a fine.
An EPC is valid for ten years from the date it was issued. If a property already has a valid EPC from within the last ten years, a new one does not need to be commissioned. You can check the issue date and expiry date using this EPC checker.
Common improvements include loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, double glazing, and upgrading to a more efficient boiler. Each EPC includes a list of recommended measures and their estimated impact on your rating and energy bills. A better EPC rating can also positively affect your property's value — try our free property valuation to understand more.
We use the most recent EPC record available from the government's public EPC register. The bulk data downloads are updated monthly, so very recently issued certificates may not yet appear. If a property has never had an EPC, it will not show up in this search.
A D or E rating is common in older properties and typically means the home uses more energy than a modern equivalent. It is not a deal-breaker, but it is worth understanding what improvements are recommended and what they are likely to cost. The EPC report lists each suggested measure and its estimated impact on running costs.
Yes. You can check the EPC for any property that has a registered certificate, whether or not it is currently on the market. This is a useful step during your research, as it gives you an independent view of the property's energy efficiency before you even attend a viewing.
Some lenders are starting to factor in energy efficiency when assessing mortgage applications, particularly for buy-to-let properties. For residential purchases, a low rating does not typically block a mortgage, but it can affect future saleability and running costs, both of which lenders may consider as part of their overall assessment.