Living in Colchester, Essex
Thinking of moving to Colchester? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Colchester, Essex - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Pollen forecast for Colchester
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around Colchester
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Recent Sold Prices in Colchester
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14, ROTARY WAY | £175,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| 58, ROTARY WAY | £160,000 | Flat | Aug 2025 |
| 32, ROTARY WAY | £215,000 | Flat | Jul 2025 |
| 10, ROTARY WAY | £196,000 | Flat | Mar 2025 |
| 120, ROTARY WAY | £167,000 | Flat | Oct 2024 |
| 144, ROTARY WAY | £170,000 | Flat | Apr 2024 |
| 54, ROTARY WAY | £190,000 | Flat | Feb 2024 |
| 88, ROTARY WAY | £200,000 | Flat | Jan 2024 |
| 108, ROTARY WAY | £250,000 | Flat | Jun 2023 |
| 112, ROTARY WAY | £215,000 | Flat | Nov 2022 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Colchester
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Primary School and Nursery | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| St John's Green Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Queen Boudica Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Braiswick Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Hamilton Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Myland Community Primary School | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| St. George's School | Good | 1.4 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Helena School | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School | Inadequate | 0.7 mi |
| St Benedict's Catholic College | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Colchester County High School for Girls | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Philip Morant School and College | Good | 1.3 mi |
Broadband in Colchester
Local Amenities in Colchester
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Park 0.1 mi
- Pitch 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Matha Supermarket 0.2 mi
- Asda 0.5 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.7 mi
- Feng Huang Asian Grocery 0.7 mi
- Noor Supermarket 0.7 mi
Train Stations
- Colchester Rail Station 0.3 mi
- Colchester Town Rail Station 0.9 mi
- Hythe (Essex) Rail Station 1.7 mi
- Wivenhoe Rail Station 3.9 mi
- Marks Tey Rail Station 4.7 mi
Airports
- West Bergholt Airstrip 2 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- The Northgate Centre 0.2 mi
- Asda 0.5 mi
- Colchester Medical Aesthetics 0.5 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy 0.6 mi
- Boots 0.6 mi