Is Colchester a good place to live?
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In Colchester (CO1 1), recorded crime is 366% above the national average, homes sell for around £311,184 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, 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 366% 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
£311,184
Population
13,079
Recorded crime
1247.9
Schools
2
Broadband
53%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO1 1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO1 1 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (259 of 4,372) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 36 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 average (mean) sold price in CO1 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (39 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CO1 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 289/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 40%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 6,265
Owned 49% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 41%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO1 1.
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Colchester CO1 1: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO1 1 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO1 1), recorded crime is 366% above the national average, homes sell for around £311,184 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, 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 1?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO1 1 runs at 1247.9 per 1,000 properties, 366% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO1 1 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO1 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO1 1 runs at 1247.9 per 1,000 properties, 366% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Colchester CO1 1?
Homes in Colchester CO1 1 sell for around £311,184 on average, based on 149 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO1 1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO1 1 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (259 of 4,372) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 36 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Colchester CO1 1?
There are 2 schools in Colchester CO1 1 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Colchester CO1 1 a deprived area?
Colchester CO1 1 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).