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CO3

COLCHESTER

Essex, East Of England, England

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CO3 encompasses COLCHESTER and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £388,117
1yr change ▲ 1.3%
Crime 57% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£388,117

▲ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

35% above national avg

Crime Rate

35.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

57% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

Property Prices in CO3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CO3 is £388,117, which is 10% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CO3 cost 35.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CO3 have risen 1.3% 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 £500,745 661
Semi-detached £361,137 535
Terraced £299,829 237
Flat £187,999 223
All types £388,117 1697

5-Year Price History

£381K £385K £389K £394K £398K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CO3

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

With 35.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO3 has a crime rate well 57% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
16.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
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 2 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hamilton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Primary Not inspected mi
Stanway Primary School Primary Good mi
Prettygate Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Prettygate Infant School Primary Good mi

2

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

2

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 CO3 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CO3 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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CO3 — COLCHESTER

Area Summary

CO3 (COLCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£388,117, 35% above national average), low crime (57% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CO3 COLCHESTER

What is the average house price in CO3 COLCHESTER?
The average house price in CO3 (COLCHESTER) is £388,117, based on 1697 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 35% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.3% over the past year.
Is CO3 COLCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in CO3 is significantly below the national average (35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CO3 COLCHESTER?
The population of CO3 (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 CO3?
The average broadband download speed in CO3 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CO3 COLCHESTER?
There are 22 schools in or near CO3. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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