Colchester CO15 6 area guide
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Is Colchester CO15 6 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO15 6), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £302,446 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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).
- C Safetycrime 11% 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
£302,446
Population
13,269
Recorded crime
237.0
Schools
3
Broadband
99%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO15 6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO15 6 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (163 of 3,660) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 51 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 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (28 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 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 37/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 41%
- Households with children
- 18%
- Households
- 6,455
Owned 65% · Social rent 4% · Private rent 31%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO15 6.
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Colchester CO15 6: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO15 6 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO15 6), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £302,446 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 6?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO15 6 runs at 237.0 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO15 6 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO15 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO15 6 runs at 237.0 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Colchester CO15 6?
Homes in Colchester CO15 6 sell for around £302,446 on average, based on 119 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO15 6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO15 6 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (163 of 3,660) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 51 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Colchester CO15 6?
There are 3 schools in Colchester CO15 6 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Colchester CO15 6 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Colchester CO15 6, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Colchester CO15 6 a deprived area?
Colchester CO15 6 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).