Postcode sector
EPC ratings in CO3 8
1,396 properties in CO3 8 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of B—above the CO3 average. Only 7% of homes are rated D-G, reflecting above-average energy efficiency. This sector is part of CO3 in Colchester. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CO3 8.
CO3 8 has above-average energy efficiency ratings compared to the national average. Many properties here have already implemented key improvements.
Recent EPCs
Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.
| Address | Type | Rating | Date | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Betony Way House•1 months ago | House | A | 1 months ago | View report |
Betony Way House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Betony Way House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Cranesbill Close House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Cranesbill Close House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Betony Way House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Betony Way House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Betony Way House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Cranesbill Close House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Betony Way House•1 months ago | House | B | 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
Frequently asked questions about CO3 8
The average EPC rating in CO3 8 is band B. This is based on 1,396 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.
7% of properties in CO3 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 93% 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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