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EPC ratings in Colchester
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Colchester. 65,085 properties have been assessed, with an average rating of C. Browse districts below to see local energy efficiency trends, or search for a specific address to view detailed EPC data. The most common improvement recommended across Colchester is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 54% of EPC-rated homes in Colchester are band A-C and 46% are band D-G, broadly above the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Colchester.
District breakdown
6 districts in this authority.
Common improvements in Colchester
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
60746 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
58469 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
40025 occurrences
- 4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
21527 occurrences
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
19028 occurrences
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Summary
In Colchester, 54.4% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 65,085 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 6.7 percentage points above the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Colchester. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/colchester
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 65,085
- Statistics updated:
- June 2026
- Source:
- The MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate these figures · All EPC data downloads