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Colchester CO7 0 area guide

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Is Colchester CO7 0 a good place to live?

In Colchester (CO7 0), recorded crime is 73% below the national average, homes sell for around £272,675 on average, there are 2 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 5/10, 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
£272,675
from 172 sales
Population
8,842
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
71.7
per 1,000 · -73% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
1 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
51%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
14.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Colchester CO7 0

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO7 0 is rated high. Around 14.1% of properties (691 of 4,912) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 517 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 CO7 0, 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 CO7 0 (May 24–Apr 26, average 17/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 50
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 24%
Households: 3,988

Owned 74% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CO7 0.

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Colchester CO7 0: frequently asked questions

Is Colchester CO7 0 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Colchester CO7 0?

Recorded crime in Colchester CO7 0 runs at 71.7 per 1,000 properties, 73% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Colchester CO7 0 safe?

Crime in Colchester CO7 0 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO7 0 runs at 71.7 per 1,000 properties, 73% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Colchester CO7 0?

Homes in Colchester CO7 0 sell for around £272,675 on average, based on 172 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Colchester CO7 0 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO7 0 is rated high. Around 14.1% of properties (691 of 4,912) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 517 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Colchester CO7 0?

There are 2 schools in Colchester CO7 0 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Colchester CO7 0 a deprived area?

Colchester CO7 0 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).