What is the average EPC rating in CO6 1?

The average EPC rating in CO6 1 is band D. This is based on 2,958 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.

How many properties in CO6 1 need energy improvements?

60% of properties in CO6 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 40% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in CO6?

The most frequently recommended improvements in CO6 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,715 properties), solar water heating (8,497 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,617 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in CO6 1

2,958 properties in CO6 1 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the CO6 average. 60% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of CO6 in Colchester. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

2,958

Band A-C

40%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

60%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CO6 1.

A1%

B13%

C26%

D39%

E16%

F4%

G1%

Energy efficiency in CO6 1 is typical for the CO6 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
Keepers Way House•Today	House	A	Today	View report
Plush Street House•Today	House	A	Today	View report
Ingory Court House•Today	House	A	Today	View report
Pits Road House•Today	House	A	Today	View report
Pits Road House•Today	House	A	Today	View report
Pits Road House•Today	House	B	Today	View report
Thread Street House•Today	House	A	Today	View report
Bobbin Close House•Today	House	C	Today	View report
Pits Road House•Today	House	A	Today	View report
Tambour Place House•Today	House	B	Today	View report

Common improvements in CO6

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
8715 occurrences · Code 34
2
Solar water heating
8497 occurrences · Code 19
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
5617 occurrences · Code 35
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
3621 occurrences · Code 58
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
3248 occurrences · Code 20

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about CO6 1

: The average EPC rating in CO6 1 is band D. This is based on 2,958 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.
: 60% of properties in CO6 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 40% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in CO6 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,715 properties), solar water heating (8,497 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,617 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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