Is CO2 8JL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

393 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CO2 8JL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
159
Anti-social behaviour
62
Criminal damage & arson
33
Shoplifting
27
Public order
26
Other theft
22
Vehicle crime
18
Drugs
13

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 8JL 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 8JL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CO2 8JL on Check Food Hygiene

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