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CO7

COLCHESTER

Essex, East Of England, England

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CO7 covers COLCHESTER in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £401,531
1yr change ▼ 2.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£401,531

▼ 2.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

40% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

287 Mbps

Property Prices in CO7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CO7 is £401,531, which is 7% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CO7 cost 39.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CO7 have fallen 2.4% 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 £503,204 879
Semi-detached £319,538 611
Terraced £289,664 265
Flat £196,130 124
All types £401,531 1965

5-Year Price History

£389K £396K £403K £410K £417K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CO7

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO7 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
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CO7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CO7 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Alresford Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Primary Good mi
Broomgrove Infant School Primary Good mi
Broomgrove Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

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 CO7 are 287.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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287.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

68%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CO7 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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CO7 — COLCHESTER

Area Summary

CO7 (COLCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£401,531, 40% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (287 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CO7 COLCHESTER

What is the average house price in CO7 COLCHESTER?
The average house price in CO7 (COLCHESTER) is £401,531, based on 1965 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 40% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.4% over the past year.
Is CO7 COLCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in CO7 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 (1.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CO7 COLCHESTER?
The population of CO7 (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 CO7?
The average broadband download speed in CO7 is 287 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 68%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CO7 COLCHESTER?
There are 15 schools in or near CO7. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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