What is the average EPC rating in CO3 4?

The average EPC rating in CO3 4 is band D. This is based on 1,862 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 (9,510 properties), solar water heating (8,873 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (6,124 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in CO3 4

1,862 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

1,862

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%

G0%

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
Shakespeare Road House•4 months ago	House	B	4 months ago	View report
Reynolds Avenue Bungalow•4 months ago	Bungalow	D	4 months ago	View report
Sutton Park Avenue House•4 months ago	House	C	4 months ago	View report
Winston Avenue House•4 months ago	House	C	4 months ago	View report
Landseer Road House•4 months ago	House	C	4 months ago	View report
Heath Road House•4 months ago	House	C	4 months ago	View report
Alan Way House•4 months ago	House	D	4 months ago	View report
Scythe Way House•4 months ago	House	D	4 months ago	View report
Lexden Road House•4 months ago	House	D	4 months ago	View report
Holman Crescent House•4 months ago	House	C	4 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
9510 occurrences · Code 34
2
Solar water heating
8873 occurrences · Code 19
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
6124 occurrences · Code 35
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
3171 occurrences · Code 58
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
3148 occurrences · Code 20

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about CO3 4

: The average EPC rating in CO3 4 is band D. This is based on 1,862 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 (9,510 properties), solar water heating (8,873 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (6,124 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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