Colchester CO7 8 area guide
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Is Colchester CO7 8 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO7 8), recorded crime is 86% below the national average, homes sell for around £419,408 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 86% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
- How we grade →
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
£419,408
Population
14,600
Recorded crime
38.8
Schools
2
Broadband
67%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO7 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO7 8 is rated high. Around 4.3% of properties (202 of 4,718) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 140 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 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (31 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 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 12/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 49
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 5,819
Owned 80% · Social rent 4% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO7 8.
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Colchester CO7 8: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO7 8 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO7 8), recorded crime is 86% below the national average, homes sell for around £419,408 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Colchester CO7 8?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO7 8 runs at 38.8 per 1,000 properties, 86% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO7 8 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO7 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO7 8 runs at 38.8 per 1,000 properties, 86% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Colchester CO7 8?
Homes in Colchester CO7 8 sell for around £419,408 on average, based on 151 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO7 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO7 8 is rated high. Around 4.3% of properties (202 of 4,718) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 140 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Colchester CO7 8?
There are 2 schools in Colchester CO7 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Colchester CO7 8 a deprived area?
Colchester CO7 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).