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CO2

COLCHESTER

Essex, East Of England, England

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CO2 is the postcode district for COLCHESTER, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £304,533
1yr change ▲ 4.6%
Crime 28% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£304,533

▲ 4.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

6% above national avg

Crime Rate

58.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

28% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

337 Mbps

Property Prices in CO2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CO2 is £304,533, which is 29% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CO2 cost 6.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CO2 have risen 4.6% 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 £461,452 273
Semi-detached £318,649 447
Terraced £272,382 491
Flat £179,124 397
All types £304,533 1657

5-Year Price History

£295K £299K £302K £306K £309K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CO2

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

With 58.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO2 has a crime rate well 28% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
27.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CO2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CO2 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St. George's School Primary Good mi
Old Heath Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St John's Green Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Gosbecks Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

7

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 CO2 are 337.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CO2 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

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CO2 — COLCHESTER

Area Summary

CO2 (COLCHESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£304,533), low crime (28% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (337 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CO2 COLCHESTER

What is the average house price in CO2 COLCHESTER?
The average house price in CO2 (COLCHESTER) is £304,533, based on 1657 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.6% over the past year.
Is CO2 COLCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in CO2 is significantly below the national average (58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (27.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CO2 COLCHESTER?
The population of CO2 (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 CO2?
The average broadband download speed in CO2 is 337 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CO2 COLCHESTER?
There are 16 schools in or near CO2. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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