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CO6

COLCHESTER

Essex, East Of England, England

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CO6 encompasses COLCHESTER and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £461,699
1yr change ▲ 4.5%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£461,699

▲ 4.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

61% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

334 Mbps

Property Prices in CO6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CO6 is £461,699, which is 7% above the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CO6 cost 60.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CO6 have risen 4.5% 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 £587,655 568
Semi-detached £363,564 349
Terraced £312,166 200
Flat £199,314 75
All types £461,699 1257

5-Year Price History

£437K £451K £465K £479K £493K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CO6

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO6 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
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CO6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CO6 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt Primary Not inspected mi
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall Primary Not inspected mi
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

2

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

97,033

Population

67

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CO6 are 334.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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334.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CO6 is collected by Babergh. The Band D rate is £2,035/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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CO6 — COLCHESTER

Area Summary

CO6 (COLCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£461,699, 61% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (334 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CO6 COLCHESTER

What is the average house price in CO6 COLCHESTER?
The average house price in CO6 (COLCHESTER) is £461,699, based on 1257 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 61% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.5% over the past year.
Is CO6 COLCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in CO6 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 (0.3 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 CO6 COLCHESTER?
The population of CO6 (COLCHESTER) is approximately 97,033 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CO6?
The average broadband download speed in CO6 is 334 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CO6 COLCHESTER?
There are 16 schools in or near CO6. 19% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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