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Living in Colchester

Know My Postcode · 2026-04-19 · Essex
Area snapshot
Avg price
£290,000
Avg rent
£850/mo
Crime
Average
Schools
🎓 Colchester Royal Grammar (Outstanding)
🎓 Colchester County High (Outstanding)
Transport
🚇 Colchester (National Rail — 55min London Liverpool Street)
Best for
👥 London commuters, families with grammar school ambitions, Roman history lovers

Colchester in Essex has average prices of £290,000 and crime that is average. Check any specific postcode on Know My Postcode for live crime data, schools and more.

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