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

659

652

586

413

Average price achieved last 12 months

£459,290

£320,767

£264,207

£163,670

Average price change per square foot

1 year

5 years

10 years

13.8%

35.4%

-0.9%

14.8%

41.9%

1.5%

14.6%

38.7%

-2%

3.4%

20.3%

Resident profile

Who lives here?

One person

29%

Couple

17%

Family

38%

Sharer

16%

Renting in Colchester

% of households
in the PRS*

23%

*Private rented sector

Average age
of renters

years

How much do
flats rent for?

£1,013

per month

How much do
houses rent for?

£1,334