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CO1

COLCHESTER

Essex, East Of England, England

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CO1 covers COLCHESTER in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £280,906
1yr change ▲ 16.0%
Crime 76% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£280,906

▲ 16.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% below national avg

Crime Rate

143.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

76% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

300 Mbps

Property Prices in CO1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CO1 is £280,906, which is 35% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Property values in CO1 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in CO1 have risen 16.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £373,762 61
Semi-detached £288,575 171
Terraced £246,738 401
Flat £171,507 328
All types £280,906 1025

5-Year Price History

£246K £266K £285K £304K £323K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CO1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 143.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO1 has a crime rate significantly 76% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
61.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
28.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CO1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CO1 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
North Primary School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Kendall Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Primary Outstanding mi
St James the Great Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
The Sixth Form College Colchester Post-16 Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

200,222

Population

62

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
19.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CO1 are 300.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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300.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CO1 is collected by Colchester. The Band D rate is £2,011/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

CO

CO1 — COLCHESTER

Area Summary

CO1 (COLCHESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£280,906), higher-than-average crime (76% above national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (300 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CO1 COLCHESTER

What is the average house price in CO1 COLCHESTER?
The average house price in CO1 (COLCHESTER) is £280,906, based on 1025 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 16.0% over the past year.
Is CO1 COLCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in CO1 is above the national average (143.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (61.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CO1 COLCHESTER?
The population of CO1 (COLCHESTER) is approximately 200,222 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 19% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CO1?
The average broadband download speed in CO1 is 300 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CO1 COLCHESTER?
There are 5 schools in or near CO1. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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