Is CO3 3AY a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
529 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of CO3 3AY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.
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 CO3 3AY specifically.
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
1 active flood alert within ~15km right now.
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CQC ratings near CO3 3AY on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near CO3 3AY on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.