What is the average EPC rating in CO9 1?

The average EPC rating in CO9 1 is band D. This is based on 3,176 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Braintree.

How many properties in CO9 1 need energy improvements?

49% of properties in CO9 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 51% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in CO9?

The most frequently recommended improvements in CO9 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,561 properties), solar water heating (8,173 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (4,888 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in CO9 1

3,176 properties in CO9 1 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the CO9 average. 49% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of CO9 in Braintree. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

3,176

Band A-C

51%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

49%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CO9 1.

A0%

B19%

C31%

D33%

E12%

F3%

G1%

Energy efficiency in CO9 1 is typical for the CO9 area. There are opportunities for improvement across various property types.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Boiler House Flat•Today	Flat	C	Today	View report
Parsonage Street House•Today	House	B	Today	View report
Fairman Way House•Today	House	B	Today	View report
Edwards Avenue House•Today	House	B	Today	View report
Edwards Avenue House•Today	House	B	Today	View report
ROMAN CLOSE House•Today	House	B	Today	View report
First Floor Flat Flat•Today	Flat	E	Today	View report
White Horse Avenue House•Today	House	C	Today	View report
Edwards Avenue Bungalow•Today	Bungalow	B	Today	View report
White Horse Avenue House•Today	House	C	Today	View report

Common improvements in CO9

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
8561 occurrences · Code 34
2
Solar water heating
8173 occurrences · Code 19
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
4888 occurrences · Code 35
4
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
2814 occurrences · Code 20
5
Floor insulation (solid floor)
2580 occurrences · Code 58

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about CO9 1

: The average EPC rating in CO9 1 is band D. This is based on 3,176 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Braintree.
: 49% of properties in CO9 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 51% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in CO9 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,561 properties), solar water heating (8,173 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (4,888 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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