Colchester CO15 area guide
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Is Colchester CO15 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO15), recorded crime is 109% above the national average, homes sell for around £241,434 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (3 of 4 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).
- E Safetycrime 109% above average
- B Schools75% 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
£241,434
Population
48,394
Recorded crime
476.9
Schools
12
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO15
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO15 is rated high. Around 13.9% of properties (3,778 of 27,097) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 409 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 CO15, 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 (215 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CO15 (May 24–Apr 26, average 550/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 39%
- Households with children
- 19%
- Households
- 22,690
Owned 68% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 25%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO15.
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Colchester CO15: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO15 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO15), recorded crime is 109% above the national average, homes sell for around £241,434 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 CO15?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO15 runs at 476.9 per 1,000 properties, 109% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO15 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO15 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO15 runs at 476.9 per 1,000 properties, 109% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Colchester CO15?
Homes in Colchester CO15 sell for around £241,434 on average, based on 956 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO15 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO15 is rated high. Around 13.9% of properties (3,778 of 27,097) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 409 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Colchester CO15?
There are 12 schools in Colchester CO15 (8 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Colchester CO15 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Colchester CO15, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Colchester CO15 a deprived area?
Colchester CO15 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).