What is the average EPC rating in CO4 5?

The average EPC rating in CO4 5 is band C. This is based on 5,256 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.

How many properties in CO4 5 need energy improvements?

36% of properties in CO4 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 64% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in CO4?

The most frequently recommended improvements in CO4 are solar water heating (15,232 properties), solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (15,010 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (9,520 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in CO4 5

5,256 properties in CO4 5 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of C—matching the CO4 average. 36% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of CO4 in Colchester. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

5,256

Band A-C

64%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

36%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CO4 5.

A0%

B18%

C46%

D25%

E8%

F2%

G0%

Energy efficiency in CO4 5 is typical for the CO4 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
Beech House House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Accommodation Road House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Windmill Court Flat•1 months ago	Flat	D	1 months ago	View report
Bedford Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Kingswood Road Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	C	1 months ago	View report
Cambie Crescent House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Prior Way House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Bergholt Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Three Crowns Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Little Oaks House•1 months ago	House	F	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in CO4

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar water heating
15232 occurrences · Code L
2
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
15010 occurrences · Code M
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
9520 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
5940 occurrences · Code E
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
5586 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about CO4 5

: The average EPC rating in CO4 5 is band C. This is based on 5,256 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.
: 36% of properties in CO4 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 64% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in CO4 are solar water heating (15,232 properties), solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (15,010 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (9,520 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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