The position in miscellaneous 24hr activities
This category sits within the non-domestic MEES regime in England and Wales. The E minimum applies now, and buildings over 1,000 m² are expected to need EPC B by 2031.
The pattern across most categories is the same: lighting, controls and air-tightness deliver the first points cheaply, and the expensive measures are fabric and plant.
This category accounts for 0.1% of all commercial certificates on the register. 48 properties are rated F or G – below the minimum that has applied to lettings since April 2023 – and 24 have an expired certificate that was rated F or G when issued.
The largest concentrations are in Westminster, Welwyn Hatfield, Manchester, Tower Hamlets, Birmingham, Slough.
Key figures
Band distribution
| Band | Properties | Share | Share, shown as a bar | vs England & Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 9 | 1.5% | +1.2 | |
| A | 68 | 11.3% | +7.2 | |
| B | 130 | 21.5% | +2.0 | |
| C | 159 | 26.3% | -6.9 | |
| D | 137 | 22.7% | -3.0 | |
| E | 53 | 8.8% | -4.1 | |
| F | 12 | 2.0% | +0.1 | |
| G | 36 | 6.0% | +3.5 |
Floor area profile
| Floor area | Properties | Share | Share, shown as a bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 250 m² | 256 | 42.4% | |
| 250–500 m² | 71 | 11.8% | |
| 500–1,000 m² | 80 | 13.2% | |
| 1,000–2,500 m² | 79 | 13.1% | |
| 2,500–10,000 m² | 71 | 11.8% | |
| Over 10,000 m² | 47 | 7.8% |
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Common questions
How many miscellaneous 24hr activities properties are below EPC B?
397 of 604 – 65.7%, which is 10.4 percentage points better than the 76.1% average across all commercial property.
How many miscellaneous 24hr activities buildings face the 2031 EPC B standard?
95 are over 1,000 m² and currently below EPC B.
What is the average size of a miscellaneous 24hr activities property?
2,517 m² on the certificates lodged for this category.
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76.8% below EPC B · 347,446 properties
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81.3% below EPC B · 259,596 properties
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75.0% below EPC B · 121,133 properties
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73.4% below EPC B · 81,732 properties
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81.9% below EPC B · 58,372 properties
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55.7% below EPC B · 21,420 properties
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