Is CO3 8AA a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
134 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of CO3 8AA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.
House prices
£298,003
Average price in Colchester (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 0.3% year on year.
- Terraced
- £265,637
- Semi-detached
- £331,517
- Detached
- £501,997
- Flat / maisonette
- £162,504
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CO3 8AA specifically.
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
No active flood warnings within ~15km.
Check long-term flood risk →GP & dentist ratings
CQC ratings near CO3 8AA on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near CO3 8AA on Check Food Hygiene