EPC Certificates in Kingston upon Thames
£85 for the commonest home in Kingston upon Thames, 56–75 m²: more than 1 in 4 certificates here. Studios start at £65. No travel charge from our Stratford base, ready within 72 hours, and your exact price is confirmed before booking.
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New MaldenSurbitonChessingtonWhat 17,255 Kingston upon Thames certificates record
- Walls38.4%solid brick, no added insulation
- Heating80.3%mains gas boiler
- Built21.3%before 1930
- Floor area70 m²median; houses 96 m²
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Ratings in Kingston upon Thames
How do homes in Kingston upon Thames rate?
57.9% of the 17,255 EPCs lodged for existing homes in Kingston upon Thames since January 2023 are rated A to C, against 61.7% across London.
Flats and maisonettes are 55.7% of Kingston’s certificates, against 64.4% across London, and the typical home is 70 m². Only 3.2% of its certificates are for homes built from 2012, against 6.1%.
- 57.9%of Kingston upon Thames EPCs rated C or above, 61.7% across London
- 3,507EPCs for privately rented homes, 31st of 33 London councils
- 70 m²median floor area of a Kingston upon Thames home
| Area | A to C | D | E | F or G | Certificates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Thames | 57.9% (9,983) | 34.9% (6,026) | 5.9% (1,019) | 1.3% (227) | 17,255 |
| All London | 61.7% (542,996) | 32.8% (288,661) | 4.6% (40,358) | 0.9% (7,689) | 879,704 |
Source: MHCLG, Get energy performance of buildings data, certificates for existing homes lodged 01/01/2023 to 12/10/2026 (file of 13/10/2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Share rated A to C, by year lodged
| Year | Kingston upon Thames | London |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58.8% of 6,856 | 58.0% |
| 2024 | 54.5% of 4,160 | 59.2% |
| 2025 | 57.1% of 3,437 | 63.5% |
| 2026 (to 12/10) | 61.5% of 2,802 | 67.2% |
Homes in Kingston upon Thames
Why homes in Kingston upon Thames rate as they do
Kingston is a river town with a ring of villa suburbs. Surbiton has big Victorian houses, Kingston Hill and Coombe have large detached houses, and New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington are mostly 1930s semis. Kingston town centre has a growing number of flats close to the Thames.
Many Surbiton houses are split into flats, so each flat is assessed on its own floor, roof and heating system. In a 1930s semi the evidence worth gathering is the loft, any cavity fill and the boiler. For riverside flats the useful detail is the heating type and any communal system.
21.3% of Kingston’s certificates are for homes built before 1930, against 31.3% across London, and 41.8% for 1930 to 1966. 38.4% record solid walls with no added insulation, and 4.9% record communal heating.
| Recorded on the certificate | Kingston upon Thames | London |
|---|---|---|
| Built before 1930 | 21.3% | 31.3% |
| Solid walls, no added insulation | 38.4% | 48.1% |
| Cavity walls, insulated | 30.9% | 24.4% |
| Mains gas boiler | 80.3% | 76.2% |
| Communal heating | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| Electric heating | 13.9% | 12.2% |
On 89.8% of the certificates rated D or lower, the potential rating (every recommendation carried out) is C or better.
Landlords
If you let in Kingston upon Thames
3,507 of the certificates in Kingston upon Thames were for privately rented homes. 37.2% of those were rated below C, against 35.0% across London, and 27 were rated F or G.
A rental needs an E or better today unless a valid exemption is registered.
Read the rules for landlords today, what the 2030 standard means, what a licence application asks for, or how we work with landlords.
Letting in Kingston: licences for larger HMOs
Kingston’s HMO pages say a property is an HMO if at least three people from two or more households live there and share a toilet, bathroom or kitchen. You only need a licence if five or more people from two or more households live there. They do not describe a selective or additional scheme.
The application fee is based on the number of lettings: £319.40 per letting for a new licence and £250 per letting to renew. A £100 discount applies to new applications from members of an approved accreditation scheme such as UKLAP, and registered charities get 50 per cent off. The page lists no EPC-linked fee. Licences can run up to five years.
The council asks for a current floor plan and accurate measurements for all rooms, along with a gas safety certificate, proof of electrical safety, smoke alarms and a fire risk assessment. An EPC is not on that list. The council recommends applying to renew at least 60 days before the licence expires. A renewal that arrives after expiry pays the full new fee and may add a £300 penalty.
Kingston Council, houses in multiple occupation, checked 28/10/2026. Kingston Council, apply for, vary or renew your HMO licence, checked 28/10/2026.
Coverage
Areas and postcodes we cover in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, Norbiton, Kingston Hill, Coombe, New Malden, Motspur Park, Tolworth, Worcester Park and Chessington.
| District | EPCs | A to C | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|
| KT6Surbiton | 3,436 | 58.9% | 65 m² |
| KT2Kingston Hill, Norbiton and Coombe | 3,399 | 61.8% | 70 m² |
| KT3New Malden and Motspur Park | 3,054 | 54.4% | 79 m² |
| KT1Kingston town centre and Hampton Wick | 2,617 | 62.2% | 66 m² |
| KT5Surbiton and Tolworth | 2,184 | 54.6% | 68 m² |
| KT9Chessington | 1,881 | 57.4% | 74 m² |
| KT4Worcester Park | 422 | 41.2% | 83 m² |
| SW15Kingston Vale | 209 | 51.7% | 106 m² |
Districts with fewer than 200 certificates are not listed (53 certificates in 5 other districts).
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Local rules
Council rules that affect improvement work in Kingston upon Thames
Conservation areas in Kingston
Kingston has 26 conservation areas, covering about 9.4% of the borough and containing around 10,000 postal addresses. They include Kingston Old Town, Old Malden, Surbiton Hill Park, The Groves, Coombe Hill, Fairfield/Knight’s Park and Riverside South.
The council’s Article 4 page lists three directions: Seething Wells Filter Beds, commercial, business and service use to residential use, and North Lodge and South Lodge. Ask the planning team what applies to a particular address.
Kingston Council, conservation areas in Kingston upon Thames, checked 28/10/2026. Kingston Council, Article 4 Directions, checked 28/10/2026.
Retrofit advice for Kingston’s older homes
Kingston’s conservation area general guidance has a section on retrofitting historic buildings. It says the council has built an online retrofit toolkit with advice for people living in conservation areas and in traditional pre-1919 buildings.
On windows, the guidance says original frames should be repaired where possible and that draught-proofing can improve their thermal performance. It describes secondary glazing as an internal window system that sits behind the original and reduces air leakage and heat loss. For replacement windows it says planning permission may be needed.
The guidance also recommends a whole-house approach that looks at fabric, services and occupants together, and suggests a Retrofit Coordinator experienced in traditional buildings.
Kingston Council, conservation area general guidance, checked 28/10/2026.
Questions
EPC questions for Kingston upon Thames
Does my Kingston rental need a licence?
Only a larger HMO does. Kingston says you need a licence if five or more people from two or more households live there and share facilities. Its pages do not list a selective scheme for ordinary lets.
What does a Kingston HMO licence cost?
The council lists £319.40 per letting for a new licence and £250 per letting to renew. There is a £100 discount on new applications for accredited landlords, and 50 per cent off for registered charities.
What does a Kingston HMO application need?
Among other things, a current floor plan, accurate measurements for all rooms, a gas safety certificate, proof the electrics and furniture are safe, a fire risk assessment and a signed form. The list does not include an EPC.
How many conservation areas does Kingston have?
The council’s list shows 26, covering about 9.4% of the borough. They include Kingston Old Town, Surbiton Hill Park, The Groves and Coombe Hill. If your home is in one, ask before changing windows or the front of the house.
Which Kingston postcodes rate lowest?
Of the districts with enough certificates to compare, KT4 has the lowest share rated A to C at 41.2%, from 422 certificates, and KT1 the highest at 62.2%. The table above has every district.
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