Is CO2 8LN a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

121 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
60
Anti-social behaviour
19
Other theft
11
Vehicle crime
10
Other crime
6
Burglary
4
Criminal damage & arson
4
Public order
4

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 8LN 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 8LN on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CO2 8LN on Check Food Hygiene

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