EPC C landlords Knowsley: what the 2030 rule means locally
Private renting houses 14.3% of Knowsley households, below the North West average of 19.2%, so EPC C landlords Knowsley should plan early. This page sets out the Census 2021 data, the EPC bands, local landlord licensing and the grant position, and what the 2030 rule may mean for homes here.
Last checked: 22 October 2026. The EPC C requirement for 2030 is confirmed policy, not yet in force as law. Legislation is targeted for 2027.
Private rented homes Knowsley: the Census 2021 picture
The 2021 Census counted 9,461 privately rented households among 66,073 in Knowsley. Private landlords house 14.3% of the area, below the 19.2% North West average and below England's 20.5%. Owner-occupiers are 59.5% and social tenants 25.3%.
Home types in Knowsley
Home types in Knowsley differ from the region. It has 31.5% terraces (North West 28.1%), 43.1% semis (36.8%), 15.0% detached homes (19.0%) and 10.1% flats (15.8%).
The most common home type in Knowsley is the semi. Cavity wall and loft work often come first.
Knowsley homes and their heating
Heating in Knowsley: 83.4% of households rely on mains gas alone, 4.2% on electricity alone and 1.5% have no central heating. The regional figures are 78.7%, 7.2% and 1.5%.
In Knowsley, where gas is the main fuel, insulate and draught-proof before you consider a new heating system.
Knowsley EPC bands: the latest certificates
We queried the EPC register for Knowsley on 22 October 2026 and used the newest certificate held for each property.
| Measure | Knowsley |
|---|---|
| Homes with an EPC | 54,586 |
| Rated A to C | 67.7% |
| Rated D to G | 32.3% |
| Rated E, F or G | 4,446 homes |
For the share of homes rated D or below, Knowsley is lowest of the 14 North West councils in our count. Counts include owner-occupied homes and show the latest band lodged.
Of the 54,586 homes with an EPC, 4,446 sit in bands E, F or G, and 13,187 sit in band D. Together bands D to G cover 17,633 homes, which is 32.3% of the total. Private rented stock in Knowsley runs to 9,461 households, so a large block of lets will fall in these bands.
Knowsley landlord licensing
We found no selective or additional licensing scheme in Knowsley. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to homes with five or more people. The council runs a free voluntary scheme, the Knowsley Landlord Accreditation Scheme (KLAS), with a property register.
Knowsley landlord grants and funding
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority delivers the Warm Homes Local Grant in Knowsley. The council says homes must be rated D to G and that private renters can apply. Its page does not set out landlord terms or a closing date.
Scheme rules are explained in our grants for landlords guide.
What Knowsley landlords can spend and who delivers
Qualifying spend on a Knowsley let counts towards a £10,000 cap, confirmed policy, from 1 October 2025. Wider context is on the North West landlord page, with the cost cap guide alongside. LAMTANS Holdings Ltd trades as Compliant Lets, and LAMTANS Engineering Ltd does the installation.
Sources
- ONS: Census 2021 tenure, accommodation type and central heating, Knowsley, checked 22 October 2026
- GOV.UK: Get energy performance of buildings data, domestic certificates API, data pulled 22 October 2026
- Knowsley Council: HMO licensing policy, checked 22 October 2026
- Knowsley Council: Warm Homes Local Grant, 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 Knowsley?
The 2021 Census recorded 9,461 privately renting households of 66,073 in Knowsley, or 14.3%. Numbers will have moved since.
Is landlord licensing required in Knowsley?
We found no selective licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to homes with five or more people, and the voluntary KLAS scheme is free.
How does Knowsley compare on EPC bands?
32.3% of Knowsley homes with an EPC are rated D or below. Knowsley ranks lowest of 14 North West councils.
What type of homes are most common in Knowsley?
The largest group is semi-detached, with 43.1% of Knowsley homes.