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CO1 Area Report

Colchester

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£230,319
Median Price
Postcode district (CO1)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (CO1)
16
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.2/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in CO1

Rental Yield
5.6
Price Growth
5.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.3
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (CO1)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

443
Crimes/month
54
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 480
2025-05: 536
2025-06: 475
2025-07: 484
2025-08: 533
2025-09: 429
2025-10: 491
2025-11: 430
2025-12: 385
2026-01: 378
2026-02: 430
2026-03: 521
2025-042026-03

↓ 10% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Colchester)

DECILE 6/10 — 50–60% (less deprived)

Colchester has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
6
employment
6
education
6
health
5
crime
5
housing
5
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Colchester (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the CO1-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£300,816
Colchester average
+0.5%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£506,474
Detached
£332,749
Semi-Detached
£268,211
Terraced
£165,792
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £132,215
01/12/2003: £145,338
01/12/2004: £165,610
01/12/2005: £171,584
01/12/2006: £185,570
01/12/2007: £193,790
01/12/2008: £150,384
01/12/2009: £167,864
01/12/2010: £172,578
01/12/2011: £173,376
01/12/2012: £175,988
01/12/2013: £183,066
01/12/2014: £204,104
01/12/2015: £223,055
01/12/2016: £245,572
01/12/2017: £261,520
01/12/2018: £262,411
01/12/2019: £253,706
01/12/2020: £269,665
01/12/2021: £285,949
01/12/2022: £313,537
01/12/2023: £295,703
01/12/2024: £299,224
01/12/2025: £300,816
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

6
Primary
5
Secondary
2
Sixth Form
2
Independent
1
Special
16
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in CO1 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£362,000
103 sales
Semi-detached
£290,000
305 sales
Terraced
£240,000
669 sales
Flat
£170,000
634 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Colchester. For the headline CO1 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+0.5%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Colchester
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Garrison
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    1
    Grade I
    1
    Grade II*
    15
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:80 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.2°C
    Avg Temperature
    684mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2899h
    Sunshine/Year
    22.1 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: August
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: April
    Now: 17.3°C, OvercastHumidity: 64%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    43 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.8/5
    Average Rating
    98%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    43
    Total Establishments
    New InnPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Disability 4 SportCaring Premises
    5/5
    The Ale HousePub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLPOther catering premises
    4/5
    Pizza brosTakeaway/sandwich shop
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    16%
    Renewable Energy
    206g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 47.5%wind 16.2%nuclear 14.5%biomass 12.3%imports 9.5%hydro 0.1%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    37m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 37m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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