Colchester CO1 area guide
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Is Colchester CO1 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO1), recorded crime is 239% above the national average, homes sell for around £277,351 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 239% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£277,351
Population
33,113
Recorded crime
773.1
Schools
5
Broadband
68%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO1 is rated high. Around 10.5% of properties (1,184 of 11,277) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 244 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in CO1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (109 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CO1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 444/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 37%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 14,642
Owned 49% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 38%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO1.
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Colchester CO1: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO1 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO1), recorded crime is 239% above the national average, homes sell for around £277,351 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Colchester CO1?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO1 runs at 773.1 per 1,000 properties, 239% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO1 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO1 runs at 773.1 per 1,000 properties, 239% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Colchester CO1?
Homes in Colchester CO1 sell for around £277,351 on average, based on 364 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO1 is rated high. Around 10.5% of properties (1,184 of 11,277) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 244 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Colchester CO1?
There are 5 schools in Colchester CO1 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Colchester CO1 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Colchester CO1, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Colchester CO1 a deprived area?
Colchester CO1 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).