Colchester CO14 area guide
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Is Colchester CO14 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO14), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £265,162 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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
£265,162
Population
9,361
Recorded crime
260.2
Schools
2
Broadband
56%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO14
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO14 is rated high. Around 18.5% of properties (876 of 4,725) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 287 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 CO14, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (43 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 CO14 (May 24–Apr 26, average 49/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 59
- One-person households
- 39%
- Households with children
- 16%
- Households
- 4,540
Owned 70% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO14.
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Colchester CO14: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO14 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO14), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £265,162 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Colchester CO14?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO14 runs at 260.2 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO14 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO14 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO14 runs at 260.2 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Colchester CO14?
Homes in Colchester CO14 sell for around £265,162 on average, based on 141 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO14 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO14 is rated high. Around 18.5% of properties (876 of 4,725) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 287 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Colchester CO14?
There are 2 schools in Colchester CO14 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Colchester CO14 a deprived area?
Colchester CO14 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).