The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
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E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
C
With improvements
This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.
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£845
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£536
potential per year
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This terraced house is located in SHEFFIELD, S17 3DU. The property offers 76.8m² (827 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property has an EPC rating of E (54/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (73/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £845, comprising £545 for heating, £235 for hot water, and £65 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 17 Apr 2009
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 150mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Single glazed
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
22.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Full Address
68, Causeway Head Road
S17 3DU
SHEFFIELD
Property Type
House
End-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Floor Area
76.8 m²
4.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.9 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
381 kWh/m²/year
SHEFFIELD has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£545 /yr
Save £142/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£235 /yr
Save £138/yr
💡 Lighting
22.0% low energy
£65 /yr
Save £29/yr
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
violent crime
7 incidents (29%)
Anti-social behaviour
6 incidents (25%)
Vehicle crime
4 incidents (17%)
Public order
2 incidents (8%)
Shoplifting
2 incidents (8%)
About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.
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