Does a selective licence from Enfield's 2021 scheme still count?

Yes, until the expiry date shown on it. The 2021 scheme ended on 31 August 2026, but licences granted under it stay valid to their own expiry. If the address needs a licence under the 2026 scheme, the council asks you to renew about two months before that date and upload a current EICR.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Enfield?

Yes. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require all landlords — including those renting properties in Enfield — to hold a valid EICR. The requirement has applied to all tenancies in England since April 2021. Landlords must provide a copy to tenants before they move in and to the local authority within 7 days of a written request. Failure to comply can result in a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per breach.

How much does an EICR cost in Enfield?

An EICR in Enfield starts from £67.99 for a studio apartment. A 1–3 bedroom property costs £94.99. Prices scale by property size up to £199.99 for an 8-bedroom HMO. The only location-based surcharge is £20 for properties within the London Congestion Charge Zone, and £10 if no free on-site parking is available.

How long does an EICR take in Enfield?

Most EICR inspections in Enfield take 2–4 hours depending on the size and age of the property. Older properties and larger installations may take slightly longer. You do not need to be present; a tenant or keyholder can provide access and the certificate will be emailed directly to you within 24 hours.

How often do I need an EICR?

The law requires an EICR every 5 years, or at each change of tenancy — whichever comes first. If the engineer recommends a shorter re-inspection interval in the report (for example 2 years on an older or complex installation), that interval takes precedence. Always keep the EICR certificate on file — you must be able to supply a copy to tenants and your local authority on request.

What happens if my EICR fails?

An EICR is classified as 'unsatisfactory' if the engineer finds a C1 (immediate danger) or C2 (potentially dangerous) code. C1 hazards must be made safe by the engineer before leaving the property. C2 observations must be remedied within 28 days and evidenced in writing to your local authority before the property can be legally let. C3 codes (improvement recommended) do not cause the EICR to fail — the property can still receive a satisfactory result. We can arrange remedial works through our network of NICEIC approved electricians.

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Postcodes covered: EN3, N9, EN1, EN2, N13, N18, N14, N21, N11, EN4. Same-week appointments available — book online in under 3 minutes.

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What is an EICR?

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal inspection and test of all fixed electrical wiring, sockets, switches, light fittings and the consumer unit within a rental property. A qualified NICEIC approved electrician tests every circuit from the consumer unit, checks earthing and bonding arrangements, and assigns a condition code to every observation that falls below the current British Standard BS 7671 — the IET Wiring Regulations. The result is a written report that tells you whether the electrical installation is satisfactory for continued use and — if not — what needs to be addressed and within what timeframe.

Since April 2021, every private landlord in England has been legally required to hold a valid EICR and renew it every five years. This national duty applies in Enfield as it does across England, and an HMO licence can add its own conditions on top. Failure to comply can result in a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per breach and a remedial notice from your local authority.

Legal requirement: The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 apply to all rental properties in Enfield. Every landlord must hold a valid EICR, provide a copy to tenants before they move in, and supply it to their local authority within 7 days of a written request. Failure carries a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per breach.

EICR in Enfield — local property context

Enfield's housing leans inter-war rather than Victorian: 28.3% of council tax properties date from the 1930s alone, against 16.0% across London, and only 10.7% predate 1900 (VOA 2025). Most households live in houses, with 28.9% of households in terraces and 24.8% in semi-detached homes, while purpose-built flats house 30.4%, against 40.3% London-wide (Census 2021).

Private renting grew from 24% of Enfield's homes in 2011 to 30% in 2021, and is highest in eastern wards such as Haselbury, Jubilee and Enfield Lock. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the EN3, N9, EN1, EN2, N13, N18, N14, N21, N11, EN4 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Enfield for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Enfield

EN3, N9, EN1, EN2, N13, N18, N14, N21, N11, EN4 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Enfield: the council's view on wiring over 25 years old

Enfield's guidance on fire safety in HMOs sets a tighter expectation for older installations than the five-year minimum. It says wiring more than 25 years old "will most likely need to be inspected every year". That is council guidance rather than law, but it shows what an officer reviewing a licensed HMO may look for in the report's recommended interval.

A large share of Enfield's housing is the 1930s stock described above. Take a house of that age whose installation has not been renewed in the last 25 years. Once it is let as a licensed HMO, the council's guidance says yearly inspection will most likely be needed.

Property licensing in Enfield

The London Borough of Enfield Designation of Areas for Selective Licensing 2026
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes let to one or two people or to a single family household, unless the property needs an HMO licence or is exempt
Area:
17 of 25 wards in two designations. Designation One: Bowes, Brimsdown, Bullsmoor, Carterhatch, Edmonton Green, Enfield Lock, Haselbury, Jubilee, Lower Edmonton, Ponders End, Southbury, Upper Edmonton and Whitewebbs. Designation Two: New Southgate, Palmers Green, Southgate and Town
Period:
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
Selective licensing scheme 2021 (replaced by the 2026 scheme)
Selective · Expired
Applies to:
Single-household lets. Licences granted under it stay valid until the expiry date shown on the licence
Area:
14 of the borough's previous 21 wards
Period:
1 September 2021 to 31 August 2026
The London Borough of Enfield Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2025
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or 4 people in 2 or more households sharing amenities that are not mandatory HMOs. Section 257 converted blocks of flats are excluded
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
5 or more people forming more than one household and sharing amenities, including some purpose-built flats occupied this way
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date

Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the London Borough of Enfield licensing page.

Households renting privately: 29.3% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Homes built 1919 to 1939: 35.2% (London 22.2%); VOA 2025
Private lets predicted to have a serious hazard: 17% (national average 10%); Enfield Council, Metastreet modelling 2025
Selective licences granted under the 2021 scheme: More than 22,000; Enfield Council Cabinet report, April 2026

Sources

EICR pricing in Enfield

Fixed pricing by property size. The same prices apply in Enfield as across all other London boroughs — no London surcharge. The only location-based fee is the £20 Congestion Charge Zone addition for central London properties.

Prices are per property with one consumer unit and up to 12 circuits. See notes below for additional charges.

Domestic EICR — Enfield pricing

Description	Price
Studio ApartmentCheapest	£67.99Book
1–3 Bedrooms	£94.99Book
4 Bedrooms	£104.99Book
5 Bedrooms	£139.99Book
6 Bedrooms	£159.99Book
7 Bedrooms	£179.99Book
8 Bedrooms	£199.99Book

Additional charges (where applicable)

Parking charge if no free on-site parking is available: £10
Properties in the London Congestion Charge Zone: £20

Pricing notes

·Prices shown are for properties with one consumer unit (one fuse board). Most standard residential properties have one.
·Properties with more than one consumer unit — common in HMOs, converted flats, and larger houses — are charged an additional £49.99 per extra consumer unit. Your engineer confirms the number of consumer units on arrival.
·Each consumer unit covers up to 12 circuits. Installations with more than 12 circuits per consumer unit are charged an additional £10 per circuit above 12.

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What's included from £67.99

Every EICR we carry out in Enfield covers the complete fixed electrical installation at no extra cost beyond the price shown.

Visual inspection of all accessible wiring, sockets, switches and light fittings
Testing of all circuits for continuity, insulation resistance and polarity
RCD (residual current device) testing for all protective devices
Consumer unit check — type, condition, labelling and protective devices
Earthing and bonding arrangement check against BS 7671
NICEIC approved engineer — fully qualified and independently assessed
Signed EICR certificate emailed within 24 hours
Prioritised remedial recommendations with C1/C2/C3 classification

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