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CO4 Area Report

Colchester

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

£314,364
Median Price
Postcode district (CO4)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (CO4)
10
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.7/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in CO4

Rental Yield
5.6
Price Growth
5.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (CO4)

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

182
Crimes/month
54
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-06: 193
2025-07: 233
2025-08: 174
2025-09: 175
2025-10: 165
2025-11: 165
2025-12: 178
2026-01: 201
2026-02: 148
2026-03: 190
2026-04: 175
2026-05: 180
2025-062026-05

↓ 3% 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). CO4 spans 2 local authorities; Colchester is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the CO4-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£300,959
Colchester average
+0.6%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£507,558
Detached
£332,554
Semi-Detached
£267,999
Terraced
£165,899
Flat

Long-Term 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: £300,959
01/12/200201/12/2025

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

Schools & Education

8
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Independent
10
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

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

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in CO4 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£437,500
1,020 sales
Semi-detached
£310,250
1,035 sales
Terraced
£275,000
838 sales
Flat
£173,000
625 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 CO4 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+0.6%
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
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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
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • 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
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
2
Grade II

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 active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

60/100

Good walkability with most amenities within walking distance.

Within ½ mile:15 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.2°C
Avg Temperature
710mm
Annual Rainfall
2883h
Sunshine/Year
21.5 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: August
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 26.2°C, OvercastHumidity: 35%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

44 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.9/5
Average Rating
98%
Rated Good or Very Good
44
Total Establishments
Yo! To Go!Takeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
TescoRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
5/5
Tesco Family Dining LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Treetops LivabilityCaring Premises
3/5
Lighters NewsagentsRetailers - other
Exempt

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

64%
Renewable Energy
131g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

solar 41.7%wind 22.2%imports 20.9%gas 13.6%biomass 1.4%nuclear 0.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

47m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 47m 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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