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Colchester CO16 9 area guide

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Is Colchester CO16 9 a good place to live?

In Colchester (CO16 9), recorded crime is 85% below the national average, homes sell for around £357,520 on average, there are 3 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 85% 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
£357,520
from 124 sales
Population
15,913
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
40.3
per 1,000 · -85% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 0 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
81%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
5.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Colchester CO16 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO16 9 is rated high. Around 5.3% of properties (284 of 5,407) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 160 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 CO16 9, 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 CO16 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 15/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 54
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 19%
Households: 6,940

Owned 82% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CO16 9.

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Colchester CO16 9: frequently asked questions

Is Colchester CO16 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Colchester CO16 9?

Recorded crime in Colchester CO16 9 runs at 40.3 per 1,000 properties, 85% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Colchester CO16 9 safe?

Crime in Colchester CO16 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO16 9 runs at 40.3 per 1,000 properties, 85% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Colchester CO16 9?

Homes in Colchester CO16 9 sell for around £357,520 on average, based on 124 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Colchester CO16 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO16 9 is rated high. Around 5.3% of properties (284 of 5,407) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 160 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Colchester CO16 9?

There are 3 schools in Colchester CO16 9 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Colchester CO16 9 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Colchester CO16 9, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Colchester CO16 9 a deprived area?

Colchester CO16 9 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).