What’s happening in the Colchester market?

Sales numbers and house prices in Colchester

By property type

Detached

Semi-detached

Terraced

Flat/Apartment

Number of sales last 12 months

741

719

585

436

Average price achieved last 12 months

£459,712

£313,912

£268,947

£166,833

Average price change per square foot

1 year

5 years

10 years

-5.9%

18.8%

50.9%

-1.9%

18%

61%

-1.7%

15.5%

53.6%

-4.8%

2.5%

33.6%

Resident profile

Who lives here?

One person

29%

Couple

18%

Family

37%

Sharer

16%

Renting in Colchester

% of households
in the PRS*

21%

*Private rented sector

Average age
of renters

years

How much do
flats rent for?

£957

per month

How much do
houses rent for?

£1,329

per month

Rent price change

7.3%

34.5%

Price change calculated on a rent per square foot basis