Nottingham has substantial Victorian and Edwardian terrace stock across Lenton, Forest Fields, Hyson Green, Sneinton, and The Meadows. Many properties sit at Band D or below. This guide sets out practical routes to Band C ahead of the October 2030 deadline.
Oct 2030
EPC Band C for new tenancies
Apr 2033
EPC Band C for all tenancies
~£10,000
Proposed cost cap
~37%
Nottingham PRS stock currently below C
Minimum Band C for new tenancies from October 2030; all tenancies from April 2033. Proposed cap around £10,000; exemption available if not reachable.
Around 37 percent of Nottingham's PRS stock sits below Band C. Drivers: substantial Victorian terrace stock, particularly in inner-city wards; 1930s semi stock with cavity walls but original windows and boilers; large student let stock with quick fixes over capital works.
For a Nottingham Victorian terrace at Band D: loft insulation (£300-£500); cavity wall where available (£500-£1,500); boiler upgrade (£2,000-£4,000); heating controls; LED; solar PV £4,000-£6,000.
For solid-wall properties: internal wall insulation £5,000-£10,000; external wall insulation £8,000-£14,000 (planning sensitive in conservation areas).
ECO4 (means-tested on the household; Nottingham has had high ECO4 uptake in the inner-city wards). Great British Insulation Scheme. East Midlands retrofit schemes via the combined authority. Boiler Upgrade Scheme (£7,500). Nottingham City Council periodic targeted schemes.
Nottingham has conservation areas in The Park Estate, Lace Market, Castle, and parts of Mapperley. Check listed status and conservation area before specifying external alterations. Plan capital spend across 2026-2030; apply for grants before paying; match upgrades to void periods.
Nottingham City Council's housing energy team and the East Midlands Combined Authority run retrofit programmes. Check "energy efficiency" on nottinghamcity.gov.uk for current offers.
Internal wall insulation gives strong SAP gains but reduces floor area. External wall insulation gives bigger gains but is planning sensitive in conservation areas. Run a survey first.
ECO4 means-tested on household; student tenants rarely qualify. Boiler Upgrade Scheme and unfunded retrofits usually apply.
Register an exemption with the PRS exemptions register.
Yes. Commission a new EPC.
You only have to spend up to around £10,000 (subject to consultation). If still short of Band C, register an exemption.
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