Property Prices in CO3
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in CO3 is £378,992, which is 9% below the Essex average of £414,663.
Properties in CO3 cost 32.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in CO3 have fallen 7.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £500,029 | 51 |
| Semi-detached | £347,018 | 38 |
| Terraced | £270,833 | 15 |
| Flat | £184,166 | 0 |
| All types | £378,992 | 121 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in CO3
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
CO3 has a crime rate of 81.5 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
Crime by Type vs National Average
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Schools in CO3
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
CO3 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Stanway Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Prettygate Junior School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Prettygate Infant School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
0
Outstanding
0
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
35,977
Population
42
Median Age
66%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in CO3 are 77.0 Mbps, with 82% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 36% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
77.0 Mbps
Avg Download
19.3 Mbps
Avg Upload
82%
Superfast Coverage
43%
Ultrafast Coverage
36%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in CO3 is collected by Colchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.
Area Summary
CO3 — COLCHESTER
Area Summary
CO3 (COLCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£378,992, 32% above national average), 22 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (77 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Average
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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