What is the average EPC rating in CO3 4?

The average EPC rating in CO3 4 is band D. This is based on 1,891 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.

How many properties in CO3 4 need energy improvements?

68% of properties in CO3 4 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 32% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in CO3?

The most frequently recommended improvements in CO3 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (9,738 properties), solar water heating (8,888 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (6,159 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in CO3 4

1,891 properties in CO3 4 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the CO3 average. 68% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of CO3 in Colchester. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

1,891

Band A-C

32%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

68%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CO3 4.

A0%

B4%

C27%

D47%

E18%

F3%

G1%

Most properties in CO3 4 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in CO3 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
King Harold Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Plume Avenue House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Munnings Road Flat•1 months ago	Flat	D	1 months ago	View report
Gilwell Park Close Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
All Saints Avenue House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Rudsdale Way House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Prettygate Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
King Harold Road Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	E	1 months ago	View report
Munnings Road House•1 months ago	House	G	1 months ago	View report
Shrub End Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in CO3

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
9738 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
8888 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
6159 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
3282 occurrences · Code E
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
3173 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about CO3 4

: The average EPC rating in CO3 4 is band D. This is based on 1,891 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.
: 68% of properties in CO3 4 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 CO3 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (9,738 properties), solar water heating (8,888 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (6,159 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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