Living in CO1, Colchester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CO1 in Colchester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Colchester: £298,003, down 0.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around CO1
117 recorded home sales on the streets around central CO1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £230,000 and a range from £67,000 to £975,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 SALISBURY AVENUE, CO3 3DW | detached | £495,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 22 WEST STREET, CO2 7BG | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 36 BEACONSFIELD AVENUE, CO3 3DJ | detached | £500,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 17 CEDARS ROAD, CO2 7BS | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 24 EMPEROR ROAD, CO2 7NW | terraced | £276,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 12 CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 SOUTHWAY, CO2 7FA | flat-maisonette | £167,000 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
47 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Colchester County High School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| St. George's School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Helena School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Philip Morant School and College | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
33 state primary and 11 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Colchester Prep & High School, St Mary's School for Girls.
All 2 fee-paying schools near CO1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
556 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CO1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Colchester's figures.
Common questions about CO1
What is the average house price in CO1?
The average sold price in Colchester is £298,003 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CO1?
Prices in Colchester are down 0.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CO1?
The median of 117 recorded sales around central CO1 in the last 2 years is £230,000, ranging from £67,000 to £975,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CO1?
47 schools sit within 3 miles of central CO1, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CO1?
556 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CO1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CO1 at risk of flooding?
Central CO1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CO1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £230,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 556 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CO1 safe?
556 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CO1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CO1 or CO2, CO1 or CO3, CO1 or CO4.
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