Does the EPC rating change Westminster's licence fee?

Yes, as of October 2026. Both the HMO and selective schemes take 10% off Part B of the fee for a property rated EPC C, and 20% off for B or above. Accredited landlords get a separate 10% discount, and the council's fee pages give the current amounts to check before you apply.

Is an EPC a legal requirement for landlords in Westminster?

Yes. The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 require every landlord — including those letting property in Westminster — to provide a valid EPC to prospective tenants before marketing a property to let. Failure to comply can result in a local authority penalty charge of up to £5,000.

What is the minimum EPC rating required to let a property in Westminster?

Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), landlords in Westminster must not let a property on a new tenancy if it has an EPC rating below E. Letting a property rated F or G on a new or renewed tenancy is unlawful and can result in a fine of up to £5,000.

How much does an EPC cost in Westminster?

An EPC in Westminster starts from £89.99 for a studio apartment. A 1–3 bedroom property costs £109.99, and a 5-bedroom property costs £149.99. 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.

What does the EPC assessment check?

Our accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) inspects the property's insulation, heating system, hot water system, windows, lighting and any renewable energy installations. Each element is scored to produce an overall energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), along with a report of recommended improvements and their estimated cost and impact.

How long is an EPC valid?

An EPC is valid for 10 years from the date of assessment, or until a newer EPC is registered for the same property, whichever comes first. You do not need a new EPC for every tenancy as long as your existing certificate has not expired.

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What is an EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates the energy efficiency of a property on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). An accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) inspects the property's insulation, heating system, hot water system, windows and lighting to produce the rating, along with a report of recommended improvements and their estimated cost and impact.

Every landlord in England must provide a valid EPC before marketing a property to let, and the property must meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) of an E rating or above. This national standard applies in Westminster as it does across England.

Legal requirement: The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 require a valid EPC before any residential property in Westminster is marketed to let. Under MEES, properties rated F or G cannot lawfully be let, and failure to provide a valid EPC can result in a local authority penalty of up to £5,000.

EPC assessments in Westminster — local property context

Flats dominate Westminster's housing: at the 2021 Census only about one household in ten lived in a house (7.2% terraced, 1.8% semi-detached, 1.1% detached). A further 16.1% lived in flats or bedsits in converted or shared houses. The council's licensing evidence names mansion blocks among the buildings where it finds HMOs.

Private renting was Westminster's largest tenure at the 2021 Census. Council evidence puts rent at 75.4% of median earnings in 2022-23, against 46% across London. Our accredited DEA assessors are experienced with the insulation and heating systems typically found in properties across the SW1, W2, W9, W1, NW8, NW1, W10, WC2 postcode areas, and regularly carry out EPC assessments across Westminster for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Westminster

SW1, W2, W9, W1, NW8, NW1, W10, WC2 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EPCs in Westminster: shared-home ratings and the MEES record

Most of Westminster's known licensable HMOs were rated C or D in the council's 2025 evidence, with 9.2% at E, 6.4% at B and none at A. The council says improvements are harder because about half the City's housing was built before 1900.

The minimum E rating has been enforced on ordinary lets here. All four MEES penalties in the council's 2021 to 2025 penalty table were issued on homes that were not HMOs.

Property licensing in Westminster

Additional HMO Licensing Designation 2026
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a basic amenity, including shared flats in purpose-built blocks and converted buildings, and bedsits. Excludes mandatory HMOs and section 257 converted blocks
Area:
Whole City of Westminster
Period:
31 August 2026 to 30 August 2031
Selective Licensing Designations 2025 (No. 1 and No. 2)
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes that are not HMOs, such as homes let to a family, a single tenant or two sharers
Area:
15 of 18 wards: all except Pimlico South, St James's and Vincent Square
Period:
24 November 2025 to 23 November 2030
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Shared flats in purpose-built blocks apply under the additional scheme instead
Area:
Whole City of Westminster
Period:
In place since 2006 (council notes)

Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the Westminster City Council licensing page.

Households renting privately: 43.3% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households in purpose-built flats or tenements: 70.2% (London 40.3%); Census 2021
Homes built before 1900: 44.1% (London 20.9%); VOA 2025
Conservation areas: 56, covering over 76% of the City; Westminster City Council

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EPC pricing in Westminster

Fixed pricing by property size. The same prices apply in Westminster 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.

EPC Certificate — Westminster pricing

Description	Price
Studio ApartmentCheapest	£89.99Book
1–3 Bedrooms	£109.99Book
4 Bedrooms	£129.99Book
5 Bedrooms	£149.99Book

Additional charges (where applicable)

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

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What's included from £89.99

Every EPC assessment we carry out in Westminster covers the complete property survey at no extra cost beyond the price shown.

Full property survey by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor
Assessment of insulation, heating system and hot water system
Window, glazing and lighting efficiency check
A–G energy efficiency rating with SAP score
Report of recommended improvements with estimated cost and impact
Certificate lodged on the national EPC register automatically
Signed EPC emailed within 24 hours
Valid for 10 years from the date of assessment

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