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CO5

COLCHESTER

Essex, East Of England, England

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CO5 is the postcode district for COLCHESTER, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £421,103
1yr change ▼ 1.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£421,103

▼ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

47% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

204 Mbps

Property Prices in CO5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CO5 is £421,103, broadly in line with the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CO5 cost 46.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CO5 have fallen 1.6% 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 £527,420 696
Semi-detached £356,394 441
Terraced £323,930 189
Flat £233,834 150
All types £421,103 1522

5-Year Price History

£418K £420K £422K £424K £425K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CO5

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO5 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
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 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Milldene Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Baynards Primary School Primary Good mi
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge Primary Not inspected mi
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

164,304

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CO5 are 204.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 71% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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204.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

44%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CO5 is collected by Braintree. The Band D rate is £2,010/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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CO5 — COLCHESTER

Area Summary

CO5 (COLCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£421,103, 47% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (204 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CO5 COLCHESTER

What is the average house price in CO5 COLCHESTER?
The average house price in CO5 (COLCHESTER) is £421,103, based on 1522 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 47% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.6% over the past year.
Is CO5 COLCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in CO5 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CO5 COLCHESTER?
The population of CO5 (COLCHESTER) is approximately 164,304 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CO5?
The average broadband download speed in CO5 is 204 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 44%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CO5 COLCHESTER?
There are 12 schools in or near CO5. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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