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Colchester CO6 1 area guide

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Is Colchester CO6 1 a good place to live?

In Colchester (CO6 1), recorded crime is 94% below the national average, homes sell for around £405,654 on average, there are 5 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 94% 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
£405,654
from 145 sales
Population
17,676
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
17.3
per 1,000 · -94% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 1 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
82%
gigabit-ready · 93% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Colchester CO6 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO6 1 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (171 of 6,132) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 99 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 CO6 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (45 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 CO6 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 5/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 48
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 7,295

Owned 77% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CO6 1.

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Colchester CO6 1: frequently asked questions

Is Colchester CO6 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Colchester CO6 1?

Recorded crime in Colchester CO6 1 runs at 17.3 per 1,000 properties, 94% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Colchester CO6 1 safe?

Crime in Colchester CO6 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO6 1 runs at 17.3 per 1,000 properties, 94% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Colchester CO6 1?

Homes in Colchester CO6 1 sell for around £405,654 on average, based on 145 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Colchester CO6 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO6 1 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (171 of 6,132) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 99 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Colchester CO6 1?

There are 5 schools in Colchester CO6 1 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Colchester CO6 1 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Colchester CO6 1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Colchester CO6 1 a deprived area?

Colchester CO6 1 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).