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House prices in Colchester
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Colchester is worth £298,257, down 0.5% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £502,837.
That's 10% above the UK average of £271,295.
Colchester house price trend
“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.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £502,837 ▼ -0.2%
- Semi-detached £331,761 ▲ +0.8%
- Terraced £265,574 ▲ +0.2%
- Flat £162,669 ▼ -3.7%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 8 MILL STREET, CO7 0EJ | £210,000 |
| Apr 2026 | JOY CLUCAS HOUSE APPRENTICE DRIVE, CO4 5TY | £153,000 |
| Apr 2026 | CHURCH VILLAS, 60 JOHN STREET, CO7 0NQ | £285,000 |
| 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 | 3 PURCELL CLOSE, CO4 3YY | £200,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 8 BROAD OAKS PARK, CO4 0JX | £360,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 CHAFFINCH GARDENS, CO4 3FH | £390,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Colchester costs 8.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Colchester ranks nationally →
Colchester is the 131st least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
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.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in West Suffolk £297,440
- House prices in Worthing £299,298
- House prices in West Devon £294,782
- House prices in Teignbridge £302,202
- House prices in Swale £294,113
- House prices in North Norfolk £293,640
- House prices in Huntingdonshire £306,605
- House prices in Forest of Dean £289,671
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Colchester?
- The average house price in Colchester is £298,257, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Colchester changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Colchester have fallen -0.5% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Colchester by property type?
- Latest average prices in Colchester:
- detached homes: £502,837
- semi-detached homes: £331,761
- terraced homes: £265,574
- flats: £162,669
- 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.
- Is Colchester an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Colchester costs £298,257 — 10% more than the UK average of £271,295. Colchester is the 131st least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Colchester?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Colchester's average of £298,257, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Colchester?
- On a typical Colchester sale at £298,257, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,600–£5,400, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- 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.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.