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Colchester CO3 0 area guide

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Is Colchester CO3 0 a good place to live?

In Colchester (CO3 0), recorded crime is 27% below the national average, homes sell for around £380,628 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, 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
£380,628
from 114 sales
Population
14,672
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
195.1
per 1,000 · -27% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
83%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
Low
0.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Colchester CO3 0

Colchester CO3 0 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,373 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 CO3 0, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (46 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 CO3 0 (May 24–Apr 26, average 36/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 5,924

Owned 76% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CO3 0.

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Colchester CO3 0: frequently asked questions

Is Colchester CO3 0 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Colchester CO3 0?

Recorded crime in Colchester CO3 0 runs at 195.1 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Colchester CO3 0 safe?

Crime in Colchester CO3 0 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO3 0 runs at 195.1 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Colchester CO3 0?

Homes in Colchester CO3 0 sell for around £380,628 on average, based on 114 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Colchester CO3 0 at risk of flooding?

Colchester CO3 0 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,373 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Colchester CO3 0?

There are 4 schools in Colchester CO3 0 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Colchester CO3 0 a deprived area?

Colchester CO3 0 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).