Living in CO6, Colchester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CO6 in Colchester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central CO6 sold at a median of £350,000 across 10 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Colchester are down 0.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 5 schools within about 3 miles, 50% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of CO6 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Colchester pays £2,283 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 3 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 14 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Colchester: £297,824, down 0.5% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East of England average is £337,518.
Check sold prices for a specific address in CO6 →
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Council tax at Band D in Colchester: £2,283 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare CO6 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for CO6 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around CO6
10 recorded home sales on the streets around central CO6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £350,000 and a range from £270,000 to £485,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Church Road, CO6 3NE | Detached | £485,000 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Church Road, CO6 3NE | Terraced | £270,000 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 1 Partridge Drive, CO6 3NH | Detached | £370,000 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 39 Hall Road, CO6 3NQ | Terraced | £315,000 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Ponders Road, CO6 3LY | Semi-detached | £310,000 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| 5 Partridge Drive, CO6 3NH | Semi-detached | £437,500 | 23 Oct 2025 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
| Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi away | no figure |
| Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | Inadequate | 0.7 mi away | no figure |
| Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School | Primary | Inadequate | 1.5 mi away | no figure |
| Doucecroft School | Not rated | 2.5 mi away | no figure |
Schools in CO6 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt | Primary | 2.57 mi | 2025/26 |
| Nayland Primary School | Primary | 2.93 mi | 2026/27 |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall | Primary | 5.33 mi | 2025/26 |
4 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.8% |
| Professional occupations | 19.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Skilled trades | 13.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How CO6 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: over-65s, up 7.9 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of CO6 (E01021660, 1,489 residents in 2021, up 0.8% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: over-65s, up 7.9 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 78.4% | 76.7% | -1.7 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 10.8% | 11.5% | +0.7 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 8.7% | 11.0% | +2.3 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 18.2% | 14.5% | -3.7 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 17.4% | 25.3% | +7.9 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 32.8% | 34.6% | +1.8 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 3.1% | 4.0% | +0.9 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 86.1% | 85.6% | -0.5 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 98.2% | 96.8% | -1.4 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CO6 in August 2026, 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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Colchester's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 restaurant, 1 pub within range of central CO6.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Colchester pays £2,283 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.2% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Colchester, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,857 | +1.9% |
| 2022-23 | £1,934 | +4.1% |
| 2023-24 | £2,011 | +4.0% |
| 2024-25 | £2,107 | +4.8% |
| 2025-26 | £2,192 | +4.0% |
| 2026-27 | £2,283 | +4.2% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Colchester, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about CO6
What is the average house price in CO6?
The average sold price in Colchester is £297,824 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CO6?
Prices in Colchester are down 0.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CO6?
The median of 10 recorded sales around central CO6 in the last 2 years is £350,000, ranging from £270,000 to £485,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CO6?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central CO6, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CO6?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CO6 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CO6 at risk of flooding?
Central CO6 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 CO6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £350,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CO6 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CO6 in August 2026, 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
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