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EPC ratings in CO5 8
2,568 properties in CO5 8 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the CO5 average. 65% 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.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CO5 8.
Most properties in CO5 8 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in CO5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shamrock Place House•1 months ago | House | A | 1 months ago | View report |
Constable Close House•1 months ago | House | C | 1 months ago | View report |
Sanderling Approach House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Shamrock Place House•1 months ago | House | A | 1 months ago | View report |
Cormorant Close House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Shamrock Place House•1 months ago | House | A | 1 months ago | View report |
Sanderling Approach House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Daisy Bell Avenue House•1 months ago | House | A | 1 months ago | View report |
Cormorant Close House•1 months ago | House | B | 1 months ago | View report |
Cormorant Close House•1 months ago | House | B | 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
9393 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
8796 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
6032 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
3477 occurrences · Code J
- 5
Floor insulation (solid floor)
3398 occurrences · Code E
Frequently asked questions about CO5 8
The average EPC rating in CO5 8 is band D. This is based on 2,568 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.
65% of properties in CO5 8 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 35% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
The most frequently recommended improvements in CO5 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (9,393 properties), solar water heating (8,796 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (6,032 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.
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