Living in CO4, Colchester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CO4 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 CO4
156 recorded home sales on the streets around central CO4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £280,000 and a range from £67,000 to £755,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 CHINOOK, CO4 9UX | semi-detached | £280,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 25 DERWENT ROAD, CO4 9RL | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 16 BILSDALE CLOSE, CO4 9RF | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 28 GAZELLE COURT, CO4 9RW | flat-maisonette | £110,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 274 CHINOOK, CO4 9UX | flat-maisonette | £120,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 26 ALBRIGHTON CROFT, CO4 9RB | terraced | £285,000 | 2026-05-08 |
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
35 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Roach Vale Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Hazelmere Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Colchester Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
24 state primary and 7 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 CO4, 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.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Essex.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 | 29.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
183 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CO4 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Colchester's figures.
Common questions about CO4
What is the average house price in CO4?
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 CO4?
Prices in Colchester are down 0.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CO4?
The median of 156 recorded sales around central CO4 in the last 2 years is £280,000, ranging from £67,000 to £755,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CO4?
35 schools sit within 3 miles of central CO4, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CO4?
183 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CO4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CO4 at risk of flooding?
Central CO4 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 CO4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £280,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 183 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CO4 safe?
183 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CO4 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? CO4 or CO1, CO4 or CO2, CO4 or CO3.
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