Is CO2 7SG a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

663 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CO2 7SG. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
283
Shoplifting
86
Anti-social behaviour
82
Other theft
47
Public order
45
Criminal damage & arson
41
Vehicle crime
16
Burglary
15

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 CO2 7SG 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 CO2 7SG on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CO2 7SG on Check Food Hygiene

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