Colchester CO13 area guide
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Is Colchester CO13 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO13), recorded crime is 27% below the national average, homes sell for around £391,234 on average, there are 4 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 27% below 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
£391,234
Population
16,860
Recorded crime
165.5
Schools
4
Broadband
70%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO13
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO13 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (79 of 7,965) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 18 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 CO13, 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 (70 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CO13 (May 24–Apr 26, average 51/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 58
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 17%
- Households
- 7,814
Owned 79% · Social rent 5% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO13.
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Colchester CO13: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO13 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO13), recorded crime is 27% below the national average, homes sell for around £391,234 on average, there are 4 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Colchester CO13?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO13 runs at 165.5 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO13 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO13 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO13 runs at 165.5 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Colchester CO13?
Homes in Colchester CO13 sell for around £391,234 on average, based on 338 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO13 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO13 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (79 of 7,965) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 18 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Colchester CO13?
There are 4 schools in Colchester CO13 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Colchester CO13 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Colchester CO13, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Colchester CO13 a deprived area?
Colchester CO13 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).