What is the average EPC rating in CO2 8?

The average EPC rating in CO2 8 is band C. This is based on 4,994 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.

How many properties in CO2 8 need energy improvements?

39% of properties in CO2 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 61% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in CO2?

The most frequently recommended improvements in CO2 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (11,959 properties), solar water heating (11,920 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (8,404 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in CO2 8

4,994 properties in CO2 8 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of C—matching the CO2 average. 39% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of CO2 in Colchester. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

4,994

Band A-C

61%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

39%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CO2 8.

A1%

B11%

C49%

D31%

E7%

F1%

G0%

Energy efficiency in CO2 8 is typical for the CO2 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
Bardfield Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Crosstree Walk House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Fingringhoe Road Maisonette•1 months ago	Maisonette	D	1 months ago	View report
Queen Elizabeth Way House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
The Willows House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Lethe Grove Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Phoenix House Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Phoenix House Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Abbots Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Phoenix House Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in CO2

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
11959 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
11920 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
8404 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
5094 occurrences · Code E
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
3510 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about CO2 8

: The average EPC rating in CO2 8 is band C. This is based on 4,994 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.
: 39% of properties in CO2 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 61% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in CO2 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (11,959 properties), solar water heating (11,920 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (8,404 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Other sectors in CO2

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