Postcode district
EPC ratings in CM8
CM8 in Braintree has 11,111 properties with EPC certificates. The average rating is C, above the Braintree average. Browse sectors below or search for a specific address to view detailed property data. The area is predominantly house (70%). The most frequently recommended improvement is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CM8.
Property type mix
Distribution of property types (houses, flats, bungalows) within CM8.
In CM8, the most common EPC-rated properties are house (around 70%) and flat (around 21%). This mix shapes how easy it is for local homes to improve their EPC ratings.
Top recommendations
Improvements most often recommended in this district.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
10487 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
9818 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
5856 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
3797 occurrences · Code E
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
3030 occurrences · Code J
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