Colchester CO12 area guide
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Is Colchester CO12 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO12), recorded crime is 29% above the national average, homes sell for around £261,985 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (5 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 29% above average
- B Schools83% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£261,985
Population
27,546
Recorded crime
292.8
Schools
9
Broadband
76%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO12 is rated high. Around 22.5% of properties (2,875 of 12,772) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 536 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 CO12, 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 CO12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 179/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 11,896
Owned 68% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO12.
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Colchester CO12: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO12 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO12), recorded crime is 29% above the national average, homes sell for around £261,985 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (5 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Colchester CO12?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO12 runs at 292.8 per 1,000 properties, 29% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO12 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO12 runs at 292.8 per 1,000 properties, 29% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Colchester CO12?
Homes in Colchester CO12 sell for around £261,985 on average, based on 451 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO12 is rated high. Around 22.5% of properties (2,875 of 12,772) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 536 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Colchester CO12?
There are 9 schools in Colchester CO12 (8 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Colchester CO12 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Colchester CO12, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Colchester CO12 a deprived area?
Colchester CO12 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).