The EPC register is the official government database that stores all Energy Performance Certificates issued in England and Wales. Managed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the register provides a public record of a property's energy efficiency rating on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).
Every time a property is sold, let, or built, an accredited energy assessor must carry out an EPC assessment and lodge the certificate on the register. This means the register contains millions of records dating back to 2008 when EPCs first became mandatory.
The EPC register serves several important purposes: it allows prospective buyers and tenants to compare the energy efficiency of properties, helps landlords check their MEES compliance status, and enables local authorities to monitor energy efficiency standards in their area.
Start by entering the postcode of the property you want to check. Our tool searches the official EPC register database.
Choose the matching property from the list of addresses found at that postcode.
See the full EPC details including the energy rating, expiry date, certificate number, and improvement recommendations.
An Energy Performance Certificate is required by law whenever a property is:
EPCs are valid for 10 years. If your certificate has expired and you need to sell or let your property, you'll need to arrange a new assessment. Use our EPC Checker to see if your property already has a valid certificate.
The EPC register is a public database maintained by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. It records all Energy Performance Certificates issued in England and Wales, making it easy to look up the energy rating of any assessed property.
You can search the EPC register by entering a property's postcode or address. Our free EPC Checker tool connects directly to the register to show you the latest certificate details including energy rating, expiry date, and recommendations.
Yes, the EPC register is completely free to search. Anyone can look up a property's EPC rating, whether you're a homeowner, landlord, tenant, or prospective buyer.
An EPC is valid for 10 years from the date it was lodged. After 10 years, the certificate expires and a new assessment is required if the property is being sold or let.
The register shows the property's energy efficiency rating (A to G), the certificate reference number, date of assessment, expiry date, assessor details, estimated energy costs, and recommendations for improving energy efficiency.
Yes, when you search for your property on the EPC register, the certificate reference number will be displayed alongside the energy rating and other details.
If your property doesn't appear, it may not have had an EPC assessment yet, or it may be exempt. You'll need to arrange an EPC assessment before you can sell or let the property.