EPC C landlords Withington: local data for the 2030 rule
EPC C landlords Withington let in a ward where 48.3% of households rent privately, above the Manchester figure of 32.3%. This page sets out the Census 2021 tenure, housing and heating data, the EPC bands for M20, and what the 2030 rule may mean for homes here.
Last checked: 22 October 2026. The EPC C by 2030 rule is confirmed government policy, not yet law. Legislation is targeted for 2027.
Private rented homes Withington: the Census 2021 picture
Withington ward had 5,538 households in Census 2021. Of these, 2,675 rented privately, a share of 48.3%. That is above the Manchester figure of 32.3%. 35.6% owned their home and 15.7% rented from a social landlord.
Withington housing: what the Census shows
In Withington, 19.5% of homes are terraced, 43.0% semi-detached, 3.7% detached and 33.7% flats or maisonettes. Across Manchester the figures are 28.0%, 31.9%, 5.4% and 34.6%.
Semi-detached homes are the largest group in Withington. Many have cavity walls and lofts, which are common first measures.
In Withington, 8.9% of homes are part of a converted or shared house. These can raise licensing questions, so see our HMO compliance guide.
Withington heating: gas, electric and none
Mains gas is the only central heating in 72.9% of Withington households, against 67.0% across Manchester. Electricity alone heats 14.0%, against 18.3%, and 1.7% report no central heating.
A sizeable minority of Withington homes use electric heating, where a heat pump or storage heater upgrade may apply.
Withington EPC bands: what the register shows
Withington sits in the M20 postcode district. We counted the latest EPC lodged for each property in the Manchester council area from the government register on 22 October 2026.
| Measure | M20 |
|---|---|
| Homes with an EPC | 18,670 |
| Rated A to C | 51.2% |
| Rated D to G | 48.8% |
| Rated E, F or G | 2,154 homes |
M20 ranks third highest of the 18 Manchester postcode districts we checked for the share of homes rated D or below.
Counts include owner-occupied homes and show the latest band lodged.
Withington Warm Homes Local Grant for landlords
Landlords in Withington apply for the Warm Homes Local Grant through the GMCA Retrofit Portal. The first property can receive up to £30,000, and later ones up to £15,000. Our Warm Homes Local Grant guide lists who qualifies.
EPC C landlords Withington: cost cap and who delivers
The £10,000 cap, confirmed policy, covers spend in Withington since 1 October 2025. See our cost cap guide and Manchester landlord page. LAMTANS Engineering Ltd delivers the work for Compliant Lets, a trading name of LAMTANS Holdings Ltd.
Sources
- ONS: Census 2021 tenure, accommodation type and central heating by ward, Withington (E05011380), 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 21 October 2026
- GOV.UK: Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes, government response, checked 22 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many rented homes are there in Withington?
2,675 households in Withington ward rented privately at the 2021 Census, out of 5,538. That is 48.3%. It is a 2021 snapshot.
What type of homes are most common in Withington?
Census 2021 shows semi-detached homes are the largest group in Withington, at 43.0% of homes.
How do M20 EPC bands compare with the rest of Manchester?
48.8% of M20 homes with an EPC are rated D or below. M20 ranks third highest of 18 Manchester districts.