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Colchester CO14 8 area guide

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Is Colchester CO14 8 a good place to live?

In Colchester (CO14 8), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £265,162 on average, there are 2 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 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.

Flood risk in Colchester CO14 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO14 8 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)

1995: £46,008 (101 sales)1996: £48,757 (176 sales)1997: £52,416 (214 sales)1998: £57,755 (227 sales)1999: £63,405 (239 sales)2000: £74,357 (225 sales)2001: £88,119 (239 sales)2002: £110,870 (244 sales)2003: £140,888 (185 sales)2004: £145,079 (198 sales)2005: £164,106 (156 sales)2006: £166,038 (186 sales)2007: £177,862 (256 sales)2008: £158,663 (113 sales)2009: £144,349 (114 sales)2010: £159,315 (96 sales)2011: £157,596 (112 sales)2012: £162,696 (103 sales)2013: £157,779 (130 sales)2014: £168,559 (191 sales)2015: £179,270 (167 sales)2016: £213,903 (192 sales)2017: £206,829 (155 sales)2018: £238,916 (187 sales)2019: £241,852 (204 sales)2020: £242,315 (210 sales)2021: £258,446 (260 sales)2022: £256,099 (177 sales)2023: £271,223 (103 sales)2024: £265,162 (141 sales)2025: £265,747 (163 sales)2026: £279,535 (43 sales) 2026: £279,535 (43 sales) — part year so far £279,535 £46,008 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CO14 8, 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

May 24: 40 crimesJun 24: 61 crimesJul 24: 61 crimesAug 24: 53 crimesSep 24: 57 crimesOct 24: 44 crimesNov 24: 43 crimesDec 24: 31 crimesJan 25: 53 crimesFeb 25: 30 crimesMar 25: 56 crimesApr 25: 45 crimesMay 25: 47 crimesJun 25: 56 crimesJul 25: 54 crimesAug 25: 54 crimesSep 25: 58 crimesOct 25: 50 crimesNov 25: 51 crimesDec 25: 48 crimesJan 26: 42 crimesFeb 26: 45 crimesMar 26: 38 crimesApr 26: 64 crimes Apr 26: 64 crimes 64 30 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CO14 8 (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 8.

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Colchester CO14 8: frequently asked questions

Is Colchester CO14 8 a good place to live?

In Colchester (CO14 8), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £265,162 on average, there are 2 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 a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Colchester CO14 8?

Recorded crime in Colchester CO14 8 runs at 260.2 per 1,000 properties, 3% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Colchester CO14 8 safe?

Crime in Colchester CO14 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO14 8 runs at 260.2 per 1,000 properties, 3% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Colchester CO14 8?

Homes in Colchester CO14 8 sell for around £265,162 on average, based on 141 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Colchester CO14 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO14 8 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 8?

There are 2 schools in Colchester CO14 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Colchester CO14 8 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Colchester CO14 8, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Colchester CO14 8 a deprived area?

Colchester CO14 8 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).