Colchester CO5 7 area guide
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Is Colchester CO5 7 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO5 7), recorded crime is 87% below the national average, homes sell for around £411,065 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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
£411,065
Population
11,661
Recorded crime
35.1
Schools
3
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO5 7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO5 7 is rated high. Around 13.3% of properties (410 of 3,075) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 84 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 CO5 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 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 CO5 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 4/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 4,755
Owned 77% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO5 7.
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Colchester CO5 7: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO5 7 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO5 7), recorded crime is 87% below the national average, homes sell for around £411,065 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Colchester CO5 7?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO5 7 runs at 35.1 per 1,000 properties, 87% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO5 7 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO5 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO5 7 runs at 35.1 per 1,000 properties, 87% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Colchester CO5 7?
Homes in Colchester CO5 7 sell for around £411,065 on average, based on 70 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO5 7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO5 7 is rated high. Around 13.3% of properties (410 of 3,075) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 84 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Colchester CO5 7?
There are 3 schools in Colchester CO5 7 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Colchester CO5 7 a deprived area?
Colchester CO5 7 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).