Property Prices in CO5
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in CO5 is £429,212, broadly in line with the Essex average of £414,663.
Properties in CO5 cost 49.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in CO5 have risen 15.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £523,571 | 56 |
| Semi-detached | £341,781 | 32 |
| Terraced | £293,875 | 12 |
| Flat | £199,835 | 0 |
| All types | £429,212 | 104 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in CO5
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 59.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO5 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
Crime by Type vs National Average
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Schools in CO5
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
CO5 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milldene Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Baynards Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary 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 CO5 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 CO5 is collected by Colchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.
Area Summary
CO5 — COLCHESTER
Area Summary
CO5 (COLCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£429,212, 50% above national average), low crime (27% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (77 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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