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EPC ratings in CO8 5
679 properties in CO8 5 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the CO8 average. 68% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of CO8 in Braintree. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CO8 5.
Most properties in CO8 5 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in CO8 include solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp and solar water heating.
Recent EPCs
Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.
| Address | Type | Rating | Date | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Paddocks Bungalow•1 months ago | Bungalow | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Wellwood House•1 months ago | House | D | 1 months ago | View report |
Daws Farm House•1 months ago | House | E | 1 months ago | View report |
Colchester Road House•1 months ago | House | C | 1 months ago | View report |
Station Hill House•1 months ago | House | D | 1 months ago | View report |
Sudbury Road House•1 months ago | House | D | 1 months ago | View report |
St. Johns Cottages House•1 months ago | House | D | 1 months ago | View report |
Colchester Road House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Elms Cottage House•1 months ago | House | E | 1 months ago | View report |
Colchester Road House•1 months ago | House | C | 1 months ago | View report |
Common improvements in CO8
These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
724 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
657 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
442 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
332 occurrences · Code E
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
263 occurrences · Code J
Frequently asked questions about CO8 5
The average EPC rating in CO8 5 is band D. This is based on 679 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Braintree.
68% of properties in CO8 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 32% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
The most frequently recommended improvements in CO8 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (724 properties), solar water heating (657 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (442 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.
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