The position in telephone exchanges
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 0.0% of all commercial certificates on the register. 0 properties are rated F or G – below the minimum that has applied to lettings since April 2023 – and 0 have an expired certificate that was rated F or G when issued.
The largest concentrations are in Bury, Manchester, Islington.
Key figures
Band distribution
| Band | Properties | Share | Share, shown as a bar | vs England & Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 0 | 0.0% | -0.3 | |
| A | 0 | 0.0% | -4.1 | |
| B | 1 | 33.3% | +13.8 | |
| C | 0 | 0.0% | -33.2 | |
| D | 2 | 66.7% | +41.0 | |
| E | 0 | 0.0% | -12.9 | |
| F | 0 | 0.0% | -1.9 | |
| G | 0 | 0.0% | -2.5 |
Floor area profile
| Floor area | Properties | Share | Share, shown as a bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 250 m² | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 250–500 m² | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 500–1,000 m² | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 1,000–2,500 m² | 2 | 66.7% | |
| 2,500–10,000 m² | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Over 10,000 m² | 0 | 0.0% |
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Common questions
How many telephone exchanges properties are below EPC B?
2 of 3 – 66.7%, which is 9.4 percentage points better than the 76.1% average across all commercial property.
How many telephone exchanges buildings face the 2031 EPC B standard?
1 are over 1,000 m² and currently below EPC B.
What is the average size of a telephone exchanges property?
1,626 m² on the certificates lodged for this category.
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