Energy Performance Certificates in Croydon
Croydon covers everything from Victorian terraces in the north of the borough to the 1930s semis around Purley and a large concentration of flats in the town centre.
We cover CR0, CR2, CR4, CR5, CR7, CR8 and the surrounding area, including Purley, Thornton Heath, Norbury, Selsdon, Shirley. The local authority is the London Borough of Croydon, which enforces EPC and minimum energy efficiency compliance in the borough.
2025 saw 9,405 domestic Energy Performance Certificates lodged in Croydon, an average of 9,951 a year over the last three years (MHCLG).
Housing in Croydon
A broad mix: Victorian terraces, interwar semis, 1960s and 1970s apartment blocks, and a significant amount of recent high-rise development. Flats are a larger share here than in most of outer London.
Croydon has one of the largest private rented sectors in London and a correspondingly high volume of EPC work. The flat market moves quickly, which means certificates are often needed at short notice for a new tenancy start.
What affects an EPC in Croydon
The rating is driven by the building rather than the postcode, but the local stock produces the same issues repeatedly:
- Blocks of flats where the whole building has one certificate but individual units need their own.
- 1960s and 1970s apartments with electric heating and single glazing, frequently below band E.
- Large Victorian houses converted into flats, where insulation and heating were never upgraded per unit.
The flat stock splits sharply. Newer blocks tend to sit at B or C already, while 1960s blocks with electric heating and single glazing can be well below E and need work before they can be let.
EPCs in Croydon: what is required
The rules are national rather than local, but they depend on what you are doing with the property:
- Selling a home — a valid EPC must be commissioned before the property is marketed, not at exchange.
- Letting a property — band E is the legal minimum today, rising to band C from 2030 under proposals not yet in force.
- Marketing for a client — the agent must be satisfied a certificate has been commissioned before the property is advertised.
- Commercial premises — assessed at Level 3 or Level 4, on a separate penalty scale.
Getting to and from Croydon
Rail services run from East Croydon, West Croydon and Purley, with fast services into Victoria and London Bridge. Our assessors work across the whole area, so appointment availability depends on the assessor's round that week rather than on travel time.
Also needed to let a property here
Most landlords in Croydon need two more documents alongside the EPC, and both can usually be arranged on the same visit:
- Gas safety certificate — every 12 months, by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- EICR — every five years, for the fixed wiring.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an EPC cost in Croydon?
Domestic EPCs start at £45 for a standard house or flat in Croydon. The exact fee depends on the size and type of property and is confirmed in writing before the visit.
How quickly can I get an EPC in Croydon?
Same-day and next-day appointments are usually available across Croydon and the surrounding area, and the certificate is normally emailed within 24 hours of the visit.
Which postcodes do you cover in Croydon?
We cover CR0, CR2, CR4, CR5, CR7, CR8 and the surrounding districts, including Purley, Thornton Heath, Norbury, Selsdon, Shirley.
Who enforces EPC rules in Croydon?
London Borough of Croydon is the local authority for Croydon and enforces trading standards matters including EPC compliance, as well as the minimum energy efficiency standards for rented property.
Do you cover commercial property in Croydon?
Yes. Commercial premises are assessed at Level 3 or Level 4 depending on the building, and are quoted separately from a domestic EPC.
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Prices are indicative for a standard property. Size, construction and access can affect the fee, and the exact price is confirmed before booking. This page reflects the position in October 2026.