Colchester CO8 5 area guide
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Is Colchester CO8 5 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO8 5), recorded crime is 91% below the national average, homes sell for around £440,250 on average, there is 1 school 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 91% 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
£440,250
Population
7,522
Recorded crime
23.8
Schools
1
Broadband
59%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Colchester CO8 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO8 5 is rated high. Around 8.7% of properties (151 of 1,737) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 53 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 CO8 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (9 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 CO8 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 3,206
Owned 81% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CO8 5.
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Colchester CO8 5: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester CO8 5 a good place to live?
In Colchester (CO8 5), recorded crime is 91% below the national average, homes sell for around £440,250 on average, there is 1 school 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).
What is the crime rate in Colchester CO8 5?
Recorded crime in Colchester CO8 5 runs at 23.8 per 1,000 properties, 91% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Colchester CO8 5 safe?
Crime in Colchester CO8 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Colchester CO8 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 CO8 5?
Homes in Colchester CO8 5 sell for around £440,250 on average, based on 30 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Colchester CO8 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Colchester CO8 5 is rated high. Around 8.7% of properties (151 of 1,737) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 53 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Colchester CO8 5?
There is 1 school in Colchester CO8 5 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Colchester CO8 5 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Colchester CO8 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Colchester CO8 5 a deprived area?
Colchester CO8 5 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).