What is the average EPC rating in CO3 8?

The average EPC rating in CO3 8 is band B. This is based on 1,372 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.

How many properties in CO3 8 need energy improvements?

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.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in CO3?

Common EPC improvements recommended in the CO3 area include loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, upgrading to a more efficient boiler, installing double glazing, and switching to LED lighting. The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in CO3 8

1,372 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.

Average band

Total properties

1,372

Band A-C

93%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CO3 8.

A0%

B81%

C12%

D4%

E2%

F1%

G0%

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
Plover Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Rook End House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
London Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Plover Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Sandmartin Crescent House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Robin Crescent House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
London Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Church Bungalow Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	F	1 months ago	View report
Plover Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Hyena Drive Flat•1 months ago	Flat	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
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 8

: The average EPC rating in CO3 8 is band B. This is based on 1,372 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.
: Common EPC improvements recommended in the CO3 area include loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, upgrading to a more efficient boiler, installing double glazing, and switching to LED lighting. The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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