Is CO1 2DH a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

759 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CO1 2DH. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
317
Shoplifting
96
Anti-social behaviour
92
Other theft
56
Criminal damage & arson
51
Public order
50
Burglary
19
Vehicle crime
19

House prices

£297,824

Average price in Colchester (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 0.5% year on year.

Terraced
£266,290
Semi-detached
£331,089
Detached
£501,116
Flat / maisonette
£162,307

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CO1 2DH specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CO1 2DH on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CO1 2DH on Check Food Hygiene

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