East of England

Colchester Property Market

House prices, market demand, and growth trends for Colchester. Powered by Land Registry sold prices and live market data.

Avg. House Price

£227,436

Market Conditions

Balanced Market

Avg. Days to Sell

234 days

1-Year Growth

+1.7%

Local Agents

House Price Growth

Average sold prices in Colchester (CO area) based on Land Registry data.

+13.0% since Mar 2020Land Registry price paid data

1 Year

+1.7%

3 Years

-6.4%

5 Years

+13.4%

Market Demand

Supply and demand indicators for Colchester.

Currently For Sale

203

Active listings

Avg. Sales per Month

Based on recent completions

Months of Inventory

7.7

Plentiful stock — buyers have choices

Monthly Turnover

13%

Proportion of stock selling each month

Area Profile

Local area data for Colchester.

Crime Rating

High crime

279 crimes per 1,000 residents

Area Insights

Degree holders: 34%
Vehicles per household: 1.5
Deprivation index: 16th percentile

Crime Breakdown

Violence and sexual offences38%

Anti-social behaviour12%

Shoplifting10%

Public order7%

Criminal damage and arson7%

Property Mix

Housing stock composition in Colchester, based on Census data.

Detached43.1%

Semi-detached31.8%

Purpose-built flat11%

Terraced10.8%

Converted flat2.9%

Commercial building flat0.3%

Mobile/temporary0%

Local Agents

62 agents covering Colchester and the surrounding area, sorted by distance.

Showing 62 agents sorted by distance

Agency	Postcode	Distance
Abbotts, Colchester	CO1 1TB	0.1 mi
Fenn Wright, Colchester	CO1 1PW	0.1 mi
Saxons Estate Agents, Colchester	CO1 1TH	0.1 mi
Belvoir, Colchester	CO1 1LS	0.2 mi
Beresfords, Colchester	CO1 1PG	0.2 mi
Chewton Rose, Colchester	CO1 1PG	0.2 mi
Connells, Colchester	CO1 1DA	0.2 mi
Gallant Richardson, Colchester	CO1 1JG	0.2 mi
haart, Colchester	CO1 1NY	0.2 mi
haart, Colchester FTB	CO1 1NY	0.2 mi
Harris + Wood, Colchester	CO1 1JJ	0.2 mi
Martin & Co, Colchester	CO1 1DZ	0.2 mi
Temme English, North Essex	CO1 1WD	0.2 mi
William H. Brown, Colchester	CO1 1JG	0.2 mi
Durden & Hunt, Colchester	CO3 3EN	0.3 mi
Elms Price & Co, Colchester	CO3 3EN	0.3 mi
Jackson Stops, Colchester	CO1 1NF	0.3 mi
Leaders Sales, Colchester	CO1 1NT	0.3 mi
Michaels Property Consultants Ltd, Colchester	CO1 1PB	0.3 mi
Palmer & Partners, Colchester & Coast	CO3 3EN	0.3 mi

Abbotts, Colchester

CO1 1TB

0.1 mi

Fenn Wright, Colchester

CO1 1PW

0.1 mi

Saxons Estate Agents, Colchester

CO1 1TH

0.1 mi

Belvoir, Colchester

CO1 1LS

0.2 mi

Beresfords, Colchester

CO1 1PG

0.2 mi

Chewton Rose, Colchester

CO1 1PG

0.2 mi

Connells, Colchester

CO1 1DA

0.2 mi

Gallant Richardson, Colchester

CO1 1JG

0.2 mi

haart, Colchester

CO1 1NY

0.2 mi

haart, Colchester FTB

CO1 1NY

0.2 mi

Harris + Wood, Colchester

CO1 1JJ

0.2 mi

Martin & Co, Colchester

CO1 1DZ

0.2 mi

Temme English, North Essex

CO1 1WD

0.2 mi

William H. Brown, Colchester

CO1 1JG

0.2 mi

Durden & Hunt, Colchester

CO3 3EN

0.3 mi

Elms Price & Co, Colchester

CO3 3EN

0.3 mi

Jackson Stops, Colchester

CO1 1NF

0.3 mi

Leaders Sales, Colchester

CO1 1NT

0.3 mi

Michaels Property Consultants Ltd, Colchester

CO1 1PB

0.3 mi

Palmer & Partners, Colchester & Coast

CO3 3EN

0.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in Colchester?

The average house price in Colchester is currently £227,436, based on Land Registry sold price data. Get a more accurate figure for your specific property with a free Appraised valuation.

Is Colchester a buyers' or sellers' market in 2026?

Colchester is currently rated as a balanced market. Properties take an average of 234 days to sell. There are 203 properties currently listed for sale.

How have house prices changed in Colchester?

Over the past year, average prices in Colchester have changed by +1.7%. Over five years, the change is +13.4%. These figures are based on Land Registry sold price data.

How long does it take to sell a house in Colchester?

Properties in Colchester currently take an average of 234 days to sell. There are 7.7 months of inventory on the market. These figures are based on live listing data.

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Colchester at a Glance

Postcode area: CO
Region: East of England
Avg. house price: £227,436
Days to sell: 234
1yr growth: +1.7%
5yr growth: +13.4%

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Market data from Property Data API. House price growth based on Land Registry price paid data. Agent count based on Appraised registered agents. Market data last updated: 10 March 2026.