EPC C landlords north Manchester: Cheetham and Crumpsall
EPC C landlords north Manchester let in two neighbouring wards with licensing zones and a high share of electric heating. Cheetham has 25.6% of households on electricity alone. This page compares Cheetham and Crumpsall and sets out the M8 and M9 EPC bands.
Last checked: 22 October 2026. The EPC C by 2030 rule is government policy and not yet law, and legislation is targeted for 2027.
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Cheetham: renting, flats and electric heating
Cheetham had 6,953 households in 2021, and 2,960 of them rented privately. That is 42.6%. Flats or maisonettes make up 37.7% of homes, terraces 30.4% and semis 24.9%.
Gas alone heats just 57.8% of households, against 67.0% across Manchester. Electricity alone heats 25.6%, and 2.8% have no central heating.
Cheetham selective licensing: flats above shops
Landlord Today reported on 26 February 2025 that Cheetham gained a licensing zone covering 405 homes around Esmond and Avondale, including flats above shops. Check the council's street list for your address before you let.
Crumpsall private rented homes and housing mix
Crumpsall is more owner-occupied. Of 6,022 households, 2,301 rent privately (38.2%), and 43.6% own their home. Semis are 38.9% of homes, and 73.1% of households use gas alone.
Landlord Today reported the same date that Crumpsall gained a licensing zone covering 147 homes. It is smaller, so many Crumpsall lets will sit outside it.
Cheetham and Crumpsall compared
| Measure | Cheetham | Crumpsall |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 6,953 | 6,022 |
| Rent privately | 42.6% | 38.2% |
| Own their home | 29.5% | 43.6% |
| Rent socially | 27.1% | 16.9% |
| Flats or maisonettes | 37.7% | 31.4% |
| Semi-detached | 24.9% | 38.9% |
| Electricity alone for heating | 25.6% | 11.8% |
| Converted or shared house | 1.3% | 5.8% |
Electric heating in rented flats
Where electricity is the only heating, a gas boiler swap is not the answer. High heat retention storage heaters or a heat pump may suit, and the Warm Homes Local Grant covers low carbon heating but not boilers.
Read our heat pumps page and heating controls page before you choose. Flat landlords should also confirm freeholder consent for any external work.
M8 and M9 EPC bands
We counted the latest EPC lodged for each property in the Manchester council area from the government register on 22 October 2026. Cheetham sits in M8, and Crumpsall lies across M8 and M9.
| Measure | M8 | M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes with an EPC | 10,024 | 15,009 |
| Rated A to C | 53.5% | 59.3% |
| Rated D to G | 46.5% | 40.7% |
| Rated E, F or G | 1,329 homes | 1,191 homes |
Counts cover all tenures and the latest band lodged, so treat them as a guide.
Where north Manchester landlords should start
Begin with a list of your homes by ward, heating type and EPC band. Flats above shops and electric-only homes need different plans from gas-heated semis. A survey of each type tells you which measures lift the band and what they cost.
Keep records of every quote and refusal. They matter if you later rely on the cost cap or an exemption.
Grants, penalties and the cost cap
The Warm Homes Local Grant pays up to £30,000 on a landlord's first property and up to £15,000 on later ones, for homes rated D or E. Apply through the GMCA Retrofit Portal. See our grants for landlords guide.
Unlicensed letting in a zone can bring an unlimited fine or a civil penalty of up to £40,000, which rose from £30,000 on 1 May 2026. Spend since 1 October 2025 counts towards the £10,000 cap; see our cost cap guide.
Who delivers the work
Compliant Lets is a trading name of LAMTANS Holdings Ltd, and LAMTANS Engineering Ltd delivers the work. See our Manchester landlord page for the wider picture.
Sources
- ONS: Census 2021 tenure, accommodation type and central heating by ward, checked 22 October 2026
- GOV.UK: Get energy performance of buildings data, domestic certificates API, data pulled 22 October 2026
- GMCA: Warm Homes Local Grant, privately rented scheme, checked 22 October 2026
- GOV.UK: Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes, government response, checked 22 October 2026
- Landlord Today: Manchester licensing scheme expands, 26 February 2025, checked 21 October 2026
- Propertymark: Licensing expands as penalties increase under the Renters' Rights Act, checked 22 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Is my Cheetham rental in a licensing zone?
Only if it sits in a designated area. The 2025 zone covers 405 homes around Esmond and Avondale.
How many homes does the Crumpsall zone cover?
147 homes, according to council figures reported by Landlord Today in February 2025.
Which ward has more electric heating?
Cheetham, where 25.6% of households use electricity alone. Crumpsall has 11.8%.
Which postcode has the weaker EPC bands?
M8, where 46.5% of homes with an EPC are rated D or below. M9 has 40.7%.
Does the grant cover electric heating?
It covers low carbon heating such as heat pumps, but not boilers.