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CO3 Area Report

Colchester

Data from official government sources • Updated April 2026

N/A
Median Price
HIGH
Crime Level
22
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
3.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in CO3

Rental Yield
5.9
Price Growth
4.1
Safety
1
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6

🚨 Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIME

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

103
Crimes/month
54
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↑ Increasing

2025-02: 0
2025-03: 123
2025-04: 92
2025-05: 95
2025-06: 99
2025-07: 105
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 136
2025-10: 161
2025-11: 108
2025-12: 103
2026-01: 97
2025-022026-01

↑ 18% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

📊 Deprivation Index (IMD)

DECILE 6/10 — Above average

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

income
6
employment
6
education
6
health
6
crime
6
housing
4
environment
8

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

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019 • Open Government Licence

📈 House Price Index

£298,190
Average Price
+0.2%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£501,056
Detached
£330,297
Semi-Detached
£266,232
Terraced
£164,314
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

2024-02: £290,869
2024-03: £289,410
2024-04: £290,410
2024-05: £292,190
2024-06: £293,825
2024-07: £293,713
2024-08: £294,186
2024-09: £294,505
2024-10: £295,338
2024-11: £297,299
2024-12: £299,224
2025-01: £297,729
2025-02: £296,760
2025-03: £296,551
2025-04: £296,872
2025-05: £299,053
2025-06: £299,112
2025-07: £300,051
2025-08: £298,820
2025-09: £294,890
2025-10: £296,121
2025-11: £299,609
2025-12: £299,654
2026-01: £298,190
2024-022026-01

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, January 2026 • Open Government Licence

🎓 Schools & Education

10
Primary
0
Secondary
22
Within 1 mile

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

🚇 Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

📈 Price Trends

£290,000
Current Average
+0.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Colchester
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

👥 Demographics

1,800
Population
40
Median Age
63%
Owner Occupied
34%
Degree+

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Source: ONS Census 2021 • Open Government Licence

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🏛️ Council Tax

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

🔇 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

Good air quality typical for this area.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

🌊 Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

🚶 Walkability

40/100

Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.

Within ½ mile:5 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: 7.4°C, OvercastHumidity: 79%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

🍽️ Food Hygiene Ratings

40 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.9/5
Average Rating
95%
Rated Good or Very Good
40
Total Establishments
Methodist ChurchOther catering premises
Exempt
Home Farm County Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
5/5
Lexden Convenience StoreRetailers - other
5/5
VAPeSSENTIALSRetailers - other
5/5
Naga GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

⚡ Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

68%
Renewable Energy
9g
CO₂/kWh
very low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

💨 wind 67.7%⚛️ nuclear 28.9%🔥 gas 1.8%🌿 biomass 1.6%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

⛰️ Elevation

39m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 39m 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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