EPC checker
Type in a postcode and our EPC checker opens the official government register search for it. Pick the address there, then tell the checker the letter and issue date, and it says if the EPC is still valid and what the letter means.
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When was it issued?
EPC rating checker: what the letter means
An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) gives each home a letter, from A for the most efficient down to G for the least. A score sits behind the letter, and it typically runs from 1 to 100.
Band A covers a score of 92 or more, and band C covers 69 to 80. Lower fuel bills usually come with a better letter. For each band's score range, see EPC rating bands.
- how long an EPC lasts
- 10 years
- the lowest rating a rental in England and Wales can have today
- Band E
- needed for every rental in England and Wales from 1 October 2030
- Band C
How the EPC checker finds your certificate
The quickest way in is to search for an EPC by postcode. The government runs a service called Find an energy certificate, and it works across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Searching by street name and town works too, as does searching by certificate number. A copy can be viewed and downloaded for free. A separate register holds homes in Scotland.
The home may need a new certificate if nothing shows up. For more search tips, see the EPC register.
How long an EPC lasts
From the date it was issued, a certificate is valid for 10 years. This holds no matter how often the home is sold or let.
The issue date appears in each EPC lookup as well. Only the newest certificate counts when more than one exists for the same home. Doing a quick EPC check before listing a home can save you a delay. Head to how long does an EPC last and find the date your EPC runs out.
The band C rule landlords face by 2030
Any privately rented home in England and Wales has to reach at least band E today. All tenancies will need to reach band C by 1 October 2030, the government has confirmed.
Per property, landlords won't need to spend over £10,000 to reach band C. Until that EPC expires, a home rated C or above before 1 October 2029 still counts as meeting the rule. EPC for landlords sets out the full rules.
After your EPC check
- Expired or missing? Book an EPC: a home visit usually costs £65 to £120.
- Band D or lower? See which energy grants can help pay for insulation or a heat pump.
- Moving home? Look up council tax by council for the new area.
EPC checks: questions we hear often
How do I check EPC rating on a property?
Type in the postcode, then go to the official register and check the certificate's letter. Next, pick that letter inside our checker and it'll show you what it means when you're selling or letting.
Does it cost anything to look up an EPC?
No. From the government service, viewing and downloading a certificate costs you nothing.
Can I look up an EPC if the home is in Scotland?
Yes, but you'll need a different website to see it. Homes in Scotland have a register of their own. You can search it with a postcode, or use the report reference number shown on the certificate.
What happens if the certificate has expired?
An expired one doesn't stop you from living in the home. Before you sell or let, you'll need a new certificate, and only an accredited assessor can produce it. When you're ready, you can book an EPC.
Why doesn't my home show up?
There may never have been a certificate for the home, or its owner may have asked to hide it from public view. Before you order a new one, try searching by street name and town.