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CO4

COLCHESTER

Essex, East Of England, England

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CO4 covers COLCHESTER in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £369,514
1yr change ▼ 3.0%
Crime 31% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£369,514

▼ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% above national avg

Crime Rate

56.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

31% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

333 Mbps

Property Prices in CO4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CO4 is £369,514, which is 14% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CO4 cost 28.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CO4 have fallen 3.0% 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 £487,372 650
Semi-detached £321,178 622
Terraced £282,966 491
Flat £170,464 353
All types £369,514 2158

5-Year Price History

£351K £362K £374K £385K £396K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CO4

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

With 56.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO4 has a crime rate well 31% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
28.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CO4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CO4 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Myland Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hazelmere Junior School Primary Good mi
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Friars Grove Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Roach Vale Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

156,759

Population

67

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CO4 are 333.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CO4 is collected by Tendring. The Band D rate is £1,999/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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CO4 — COLCHESTER

Area Summary

CO4 (COLCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£369,514, 29% above national average), low crime (31% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (333 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CO4 COLCHESTER

What is the average house price in CO4 COLCHESTER?
The average house price in CO4 (COLCHESTER) is £369,514, based on 2158 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.0% over the past year.
Is CO4 COLCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in CO4 is significantly below the national average (56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (28.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CO4 COLCHESTER?
The population of CO4 (COLCHESTER) is approximately 156,759 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CO4?
The average broadband download speed in CO4 is 333 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CO4 COLCHESTER?
There are 22 schools in or near CO4. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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