Yorkshire and the Humber · England
EPC (energy performance certificate) in York
What you need: A valid energy performance certificate from an accredited assessor before you let, with a copy for your tenants.
How often: When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
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Request an EPC in York
No EPC assessor listed for York yet. Tell us what you need and we'll find you a registered EPC assessor, free.
Opens your email app with a short template (address, property type, date needed), addressed to [email protected].
Or check an EPC assessor yourself
- GOV.UK: get a new energy certificate: the official search for accredited assessors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- GOV.UK: find an energy certificate: look up a home's current EPC and the assessor who lodged it
EPCs must be done by an accredited domestic energy assessor; the register shows who lodged each one. These are public registers; we're not part of them and they don't endorse us.
Local tips for York
Terrace and semi country
Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, York: 23.8% terraced, 35.8% semi-detachedOwn your home? This is for you too.
It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, York: 65.1% owner-occupied🤓 Did you know? (York edition)
York has many historic buildings and other structures, including the minster, castle and city walls, all of which are Grade I listed.
Source: Wikipedia: York (CC BY-SA 4.0)
York is the traditional county town of Yorkshire, and the administrative centre of the City of York district.
Source: Wikipedia: York (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Lots of semi-detached homes round here. If you share a wall, mention any shared flues or chimneys when you book.
Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044): 35.8% semi-detached homes vs 31.5% England
Landlord rules in plain English (England)
- When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
- Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.
The fuller version
An EPC is needed when a home is built, sold or rented, and is generally valid for 10 years.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) generally require privately rented homes in England and Wales to have a rating of at least E unless a valid exemption is registered.
Rules differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and they do change. This is a friendly summary, not legal advice. Double-check on GOV.UK.
Your corner of York
Also covering: YO10, YO19, YO23, YO26, YO30, YO32, YO41, YO42, YO43, YO51, YO60, YO61, YO62, YO90
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Frequently asked questions
Do landlords in York need an EPC?
Yes. You need a valid EPC to let a home in England, and it usually lasts 10 years. (Summary only; check the official guidance.)
Is renting common in York?
Yes, about 20% of households rented privately at the 2021 Census (ONS TS054), so plenty of local landlords need these checks.
Which postcode districts are in York?
17 active postcode districts use the York post town, from YO1 to YO90 (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). District pages on this site: YO1, YO24, YO31.
Nobody covers my part of York yet. Where else can I look?
The nearest other towns we list are Manchester (~58 miles), measured straight-line between OS Open Names centres. An EPC assessor based there may travel, so ask.
What's the housing mix in York?
22.5% detached, 35.8% semi-detached, 23.8% terraced and 13.8% purpose-built flats, plus 1.9% in converted or shared houses (Census 2021, ONS TS044).
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Households privately renting (York local authority)
- 20.0% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS054)
- Detached homes (York local authority)
- 22.5% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044)
- Semi-detached homes (York local authority)
- 35.8% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044)
- Terraced homes (York local authority)
- 23.8% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044)
- Households in purpose-built flats (York local authority)
- 13.8% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044)
- Households with electric-only heating (York local authority)
- 9.1% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS046)
- Population (GeoNames gazetteer)
- 156,135 Source: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0
- Active postcode districts with this post town
- 17 Source: Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory
- Local authority
- York Source: postcodes.io (ONSPD)
- Region / nation
- Yorkshire and the Humber Source: OS Open Names via postcodes.io
- Nearest listed town
- Manchester (~58 miles) Source: Calculated from OS Open Names coordinates
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 23 October 2026.