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House prices in Colchester
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
The average property in Colchester is worth £300,327, up 0.8% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to March 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £506,220.
Average price since 1995
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Colchester
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
375 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £506,220 ▲ +1.7%
- Semi-detached £333,951 ▲ +2.3%
- Terraced £268,521 ▲ +1.4%
- Flat £163,143 ▼ -3.6%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 8 MILL STREET, CO7 0EJ | £210,000 |
| Apr 2026 | CHURCH VILLAS, 60 JOHN STREET, CO7 0NQ | £285,000 |
| Apr 2026 | JOY CLUCAS HOUSE APPRENTICE DRIVE, CO4 5TY | £153,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 8 SALIS CLOSE, CO5 0FP | £950,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 WROXHAM CLOSE, CO3 3RQ | £862,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 COLLINGWOOD FIELDS, CO7 6QN | £230,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 44 KING GEORGE ROAD, CO2 7PG | £320,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 99 JOHN MACE ROAD, CO2 8WW | £259,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 PURCELL CLOSE, CO4 3YY | £200,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 VALLEY CLOSE, CO3 0QU | £350,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Colchester costs 8.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Colchester ranks nationally →
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 73,477 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Colchester.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 54.7%
- Median floor area 78 m²
- Median annual energy cost £761
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Colchester?
- The average house price in Colchester is £300,327, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in Colchester changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Colchester have risen +0.8% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Colchester by property type?
- Latest average prices in Colchester:
- detached homes: £506,220
- semi-detached homes: £333,951
- terraced homes: £268,521
- flats: £163,143
- Is Colchester affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Colchester costs 8.3× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Colchester ranks nationally.
- How much does it cost to move home in Colchester?
- Moving home in Colchester typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.