What is the average EPC rating in CO5 8?

The average EPC rating in CO5 8 is band D. This is based on 2,510 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.

How many properties in CO5 8 need energy improvements?

66% of properties in CO5 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 34% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in CO5?

Common EPC improvements recommended in the CO5 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 CO5 8

2,510 properties in CO5 8 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the CO5 average. 66% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of CO5 in Colchester. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

2,510

Band A-C

34%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

66%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CO5 8.

A1%

B9%

C24%

D38%

E20%

F7%

G1%

Most properties in CO5 8 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in CO5 include insulation, heating system upgrades, and double glazing.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
St. Peters Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Vince Close Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Shamrock Place House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Seaview Avenue House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Coast Road House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Suffolk Avenue Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Daisy Bell Avenue House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Charleston Court Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Reymead Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Daisy Bell Avenue House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in CO5

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
9101 occurrences · Code 34
2
Solar water heating
8685 occurrences · Code 19
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
5999 occurrences · Code 35
4
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
3438 occurrences · Code 20
5
Floor insulation (solid floor)
3285 occurrences · Code 58

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about CO5 8

: The average EPC rating in CO5 8 is band D. This is based on 2,510 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.
: 66% of properties in CO5 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 34% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: Common EPC improvements recommended in the CO5 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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