Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CO3 postcode area, covering Colchester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£242,267
Median price
£226,000
5-year trend
+32.2%
Total sales
20,473
The CO3 area has 811 individual postcodes with 20,473 registered sales. Prices are +39.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Colchester. The five-year price movement is +32.2%.
Britain's oldest recorded town with a strong commuter market, fast trains to London Liverpool Street and a large garrison economy.
🚆 Main station
Colchester
⏱️ London commute
~45 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Colchester Royal Grammar School (Outstanding)
With an average of £242,267, CO3 is a mid-range area, +39.3% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 20,473 recorded sales across 811 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CO3 is +32.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CO3 0FG
£113,779 avg · 238 sales
CO3 3FF
£143,295 avg · 190 sales
CO3 3LJ
£173,527 avg · 168 sales
CO3 3LG
£174,281 avg · 161 sales
CO3 0FU
£89,004 avg · 147 sales
CO3 3AH
£79,855 avg · 144 sales
CO3 3NT
£186,975 avg · 121 sales
CO3 0SE
£181,437 avg · 120 sales
CO3 0FT
£93,859 avg · 105 sales
This CO3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CO3 postcode area is £242,267, based on 20,473 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Colchester.
Properties in CO3 average £242,267, which is +39.3% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£226,000) is 6.7% below the average (£242,267), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CO3 have moved +32.2% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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