Living in Colchester, Essex
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Local administration around Colchester
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Nearest GP surgeries to Colchester
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon House Ministries | 24 Crouch Street, Colchester | 0.6 mi | 01206 761960 |
| Colchester Medical Practice | 78 East Hill, Colchester | 0.8 mi | 01206 866626 |
| East Hill Surgery | 78 East Hill, Colchester | 0.8 mi | 01206 866133 |
| Turner Road Surgery | The Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester | 0.9 mi | 01206 481250 |
| Creffield Medical Group | Creffield Medical Centre, 15 Cavalry Road, Colchester | 1.0 mi | 01206 570371 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Colchester
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Pharmacy | Asda Stores Ltd, Petrolea Close, Colchester | 0.5 mi | 01206 543159 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy | 77 Crouch Street, Colchester | 0.6 mi | 01206 541203 |
| Boots | 4-6 Lion Walk, Colchester | 0.6 mi | 01206 577303 |
| Colchester City Pharmacy | 7 Priory Walk, Colchester | 0.7 mi | 02081 291975 |
| Queen Street Pharmacy | 12 Queen Street, Colchester | 0.7 mi | 01206 541600 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Colchester
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Dental | Norfolk House, 2 Station Way, Colchester | 0.2 mi | |
| North Hill Dental Practice | 46 North Hill, Colchester | 0.3 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 49 North Hill, Colchester | 0.3 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 65a North Hill, Colchester | 0.4 mi | |
| Optident Dental Clinic | 37 St. Johns Street, Colchester | 0.6 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Colchester
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19, PAPILLON ROAD | £254,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 109, ROTARY WAY | £163,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 116, MALDON ROAD | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 38, HAMILTON ROAD | £570,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| 11, VINT CRESCENT | £290,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 234, MALDON COURT, MALDON ROAD | £85,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| APARTMENT 14, ESSEX HOUSE 42, CROUCH STREET | £140,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 45, ROTARY WAY | £155,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 11, SALISBURY AVENUE | £495,000 | Detached | Jun 2026 |
| 14, ACLAND AVENUE | £322,500 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
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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
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Bergholt Rd Park 0.5 mi
- Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve 0.5 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
Area Profile for Colchester
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