EPC C landlords Blackpool: housing, EPC bands and funding
If you are one of the EPC C landlords Blackpool relies on, note that 31.8% of local households rent privately, above the 19.2% North West share. The sections below show the Census 2021 data, how local EPC bands look, what licensing applies and which grant route exists, with the likely effect of the 2030 rule.
Last checked: 22 October 2026. Landlords should note that EPC C by 2030 is confirmed policy, not yet law, with legislation targeted for 2027.
Private rented homes Blackpool: tenure in 2021
Renting privately is how 31.8% of Blackpool households live, or 20,569 of 64,783 (Census 2021). The North West average is 19.2% and England's is 20.5%, so Blackpool sits above the region. Social renting accounts for 10.3% and ownership for 57.5%.
Blackpool property types from Census 2021
The Census split for Blackpool is 29.5% terraced, 39.4% semi-detached, 9.6% detached and 21.3% flats, against 28.1% terraced and 19.0% detached across the North West.
In Blackpool, flats form a real part of the market. Get the freeholder's consent before any work on shared roofs or walls.
Blackpool homes and their heating
Census 2021 records 2.3% of Blackpool households with no central heating, 78.2% on mains gas alone and 9.4% on electricity alone. Across the North West the figures are 1.5%, 78.7% and 7.2%.
Because electricity heats a good share of Blackpool homes, compare heat pumps and storage heaters in the survey.
Blackpool EPC bands: what the register shows
The table reflects the government EPC register as pulled on 22 October 2026, one latest certificate per Blackpool property.
| Measure | Blackpool |
|---|---|
| Homes with an EPC | 57,765 |
| Rated A to C | 37.0% |
| Rated D to G | 63.0% |
| Rated E, F or G | 11,218 homes |
For the share of homes rated D or below, Blackpool is highest of the 14 North West councils in our count. Remember that owner-occupied homes are counted too, and bands reflect the latest certificate.
For Blackpool, 25,155 certificates are band D and 11,218 are E to G out of 57,765 lodged. Because 20,569 households rent privately, many landlords here will want an early assessment of their own homes.
Blackpool landlord licensing: what applies
Blackpool Council runs selective licensing across eight inner wards: Bloomfield, Brunswick, Claremont, Talbot, Tyldesley, Warbreck, Waterloo and Victoria. The Secretary of State approved it on 15 November 2024, and it started on 1 April 2025. Landlords had to apply by 1 October 2025. Unlicensed letting can bring an unlimited fine or a civil penalty of up to £40,000. The council's Blackpool Standard is its accreditation scheme.
Warm Homes Local Grant in Blackpool
We could not confirm Warm Homes Local Grant terms for Blackpool landlords. The council's energy page has described Cosy Homes in Lancashire, so check the council for the current route.
Scheme rules are explained in our grants for landlords guide.
What Blackpool landlords can spend and who delivers
For Blackpool landlords the £10,000 cap, confirmed as policy, starts counting from 1 October 2025. Our cost cap guide explains how it works, and the North West page shows nearby councils. LAMTANS Holdings Ltd trades as Compliant Lets, and LAMTANS Engineering Ltd does the installation.
Sources
- ONS: Census 2021 tenure, accommodation type and central heating, Blackpool, checked 22 October 2026
- GOV.UK: Get energy performance of buildings data, domestic certificates API, data pulled 22 October 2026
- Blackpool Council: selective licensing, checked 22 October 2026
- Blackpool Council: selective licensing approved, 25 November 2024, checked 22 October 2026
- GOV.UK: Warm Homes Local Grant policy guidance, July 2026, checked 22 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many rented homes are there in Blackpool?
31.8% of Blackpool households rented privately in 2021, which is 20,569 out of 64,783. It is dated.
Must I licence my Blackpool let?
Yes, if your property is in one of eight inner wards. The scheme started on 1 April 2025. Check the council's ward list and licence conditions before you let.
Is Blackpool high or low for D to G rated homes?
Of homes with an EPC in Blackpool, 63.0% are D or below, which ranks Blackpool highest across 14 North West councils.
What is the commonest property type in Blackpool?
At 39.4%, semi-detached homes are the most common type here.