The position in stand-alone utility blocks
This category sits within the non-domestic MEES regime in England and Wales. The E minimum applies now, and buildings over 1,000 m² are expected to need EPC B by 2031.
The pattern across most categories is the same: lighting, controls and air-tightness deliver the first points cheaply, and the expensive measures are fabric and plant.
This category accounts for 0.0% of all commercial certificates on the register. 33 properties are rated F or G – below the minimum that has applied to lettings since April 2023 – and 20 have an expired certificate that was rated F or G when issued.
The largest concentrations are in Cornwall, North Yorkshire, Somerset, Dorset, Shropshire, Neath Port Talbot.
Key figures
Band distribution
| Band | Properties | Share | Share, shown as a bar | vs England & Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 1 | 0.2% | -0.1 | |
| A | 43 | 8.9% | +4.8 | |
| B | 169 | 34.9% | +15.4 | |
| C | 124 | 25.6% | -7.6 | |
| D | 97 | 20.0% | -5.7 | |
| E | 17 | 3.5% | -9.4 | |
| F | 7 | 1.4% | -0.5 | |
| G | 26 | 5.4% | +2.9 |
Floor area profile
| Floor area | Properties | Share | Share, shown as a bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 250 m² | 435 | 89.9% | |
| 250–500 m² | 35 | 7.2% | |
| 500–1,000 m² | 10 | 2.1% | |
| 1,000–2,500 m² | 4 | 0.8% | |
| 2,500–10,000 m² | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Over 10,000 m² | 0 | 0.0% |
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Common questions
How many stand-alone utility blocks properties are below EPC B?
271 of 484 – 56.0%, which is 20.1 percentage points better than the 76.1% average across all commercial property.
How many stand-alone utility blocks buildings face the 2031 EPC B standard?
0 are over 1,000 m² and currently below EPC B.
What is the average size of a stand-alone utility blocks property?
134 m² on the certificates lodged for this category.
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