Colchester CO15 2 area guide
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Is Colchester CO15 2 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO15 2), recorded crime is 75% above the national average, homes sell for around £172,793 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 1/10, 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
£172,793
Population
8,514
Recorded crime
468.3
Schools
2
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO15 2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO15 2 is rated high. Around 60.0% of properties (2,702 of 4,501) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 266 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 CO15 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (27 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 CO15 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 70/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 42%
- Households with children
- 18%
- Households
- 4,161
Owned 64% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 29%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO15 2.
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Colchester CO15 2: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO15 2 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO15 2), recorded crime is 75% above the national average, homes sell for around £172,793 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 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Colchester CO15 2?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO15 2 runs at 468.3 per 1,000 properties, 75% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO15 2 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO15 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO15 2 runs at 468.3 per 1,000 properties, 75% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Colchester CO15 2?
Homes in Colchester CO15 2 sell for around £172,793 on average, based on 153 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO15 2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO15 2 is rated high. Around 60.0% of properties (2,702 of 4,501) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 266 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Colchester CO15 2?
There are 2 schools in Colchester CO15 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Colchester CO15 2 a deprived area?
Colchester CO15 2 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).