Colchester CO6 5 area guide
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Is Colchester CO6 5 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO6 5), recorded crime is 91% below the national average, homes sell for around £448,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 91% 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
£448,000
Population
2,213
Recorded crime
23.8
Broadband
62%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO6 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO6 5 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (9 of 469) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 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 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (1 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 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 23%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 939
Owned 79% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO6 5.
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Colchester CO6 5: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO6 5 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO6 5), recorded crime is 91% below the national average, homes sell for around £448,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Colchester CO6 5?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO6 5 runs at 23.8 per 1,000 properties, 91% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO6 5 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO6 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO6 5 runs at 23.8 per 1,000 properties, 91% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Colchester CO6 5?
Homes in Colchester CO6 5 sell for around £448,000 on average, based on 5 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO6 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO6 5 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (9 of 469) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 are at significant risk.
Is Colchester CO6 5 a deprived area?
Colchester CO6 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).