Is CO3 3AG a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

542 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CO3 3AG. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
211
Anti-social behaviour
75
Public order
53
Shoplifting
51
Other theft
40
Criminal damage & arson
38
Drugs
15
Vehicle crime
14

House prices

£294,210

Average price in Colchester (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 1.4% year on year.

Terraced
£264,000
Semi-detached
£326,614
Detached
£493,135
Flat / maisonette
£161,277

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CO3 3AG 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 CO3 3AG on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CO3 3AG on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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