What is the average EPC rating in CO6 1?

The average EPC rating in CO6 1 is band D. This is based on 3,112 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.

How many properties in CO6 1 need energy improvements?

58% of properties in CO6 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 42% 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 (9,022 properties), solar water heating (8,592 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,667 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in CO6 1

3,112 properties in CO6 1 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the CO6 average. 58% 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

3,112

Band A-C

42%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

58%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across CO6 1.

A2%

B14%

C26%

D38%

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
Pits Road House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Keepers Way House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Pits Road House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Pits Road House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Ingory Court House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Plush Street House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Pits Road House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Tambour Place House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Thread Street House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Bobbin Close House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in CO6

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
9022 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
8592 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
5667 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
3813 occurrences · Code E
5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
3282 occurrences · Code J

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about CO6 1

: The average EPC rating in CO6 1 is band D. This is based on 3,112 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Colchester.
: 58% of properties in CO6 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 42% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in CO6 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (9,022 properties), solar water heating (8,592 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (5,667 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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