City · Essex
Colchester
Population 131,741 · Postcode CO1 · Eastern, England
Population: Built-up area, Census 2021 · What each figure covers
Where the figures come from
- Colchester built-up areaProperty, crime, broadband, food hygiene and businesses are for this whole area.
- Centre of ColchesterFlood risk, planning, transport and weather are measured from here.
At a glance
Property£295,000Median · 1748 sales in 12 months▲+5% above national averageColchester built-up areaView sales →
Crime113 / 1,00016,351 incidents in 12 months▼+20% notably above national averageColchester built-up areaView breakdown →
Broadband173.5 MbpsAverage download (2023) · Up to 1000 Mbps now▲+4% above national averageColchester built-up areaView coverage →
Schools57 schools37 primary, 10 secondary, 8 other, 2 16 plus · latest Ofsted resultsColchester built-up area and nearbyView schools →
Food hygiene87% top-rated632 of 729 businesses rated 5-star▲+11% above national averageColchester built-up areaView ratings →
Businesses9,555Top: Retail & wholesale, Professional services, Construction▼-14% notably below national averageColchester built-up areaView directory →
Planning905Within 5 km, 12 months · 32 in last 30 days · 265 pending · 548 approved · Colchester councilWithin 5 km of ColchesterView applications →
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