Area Guide – Colchester (CO)

Living in Colchester (CO)

Crime levels in Colchester (CO) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Colchester (CO)

Is Colchester (CO) a good place to live?

Colchester (CO) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Colchester (CO)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 16 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Colchester (CO)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (68 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 16 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester	Primary	Outstanding	0.2 mi
St John's Green Primary School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
St James' Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
The Sixth Form College Colchester	16 plus	Not rated	0.4 mi
North Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
St. George's School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
St George's Infant School and Nursery	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Colchester Institute	16 plus	Not rated	0.7 mi
Colchester Royal Grammar School	Secondary	Inadequate	0.8 mi
St Helena School	Secondary	Good	0.8 mi
Hamilton Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St Anne's Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Kendall Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Queen Boudica Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
St Andrew's Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
St Benedict's Catholic College	Secondary	Good	1.3 mi
Colchester County High School for Girls	Secondary	Outstanding	1.3 mi
Unity Primary Academy	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.3 mi
Greenstead, St Andrew's Nursery and Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Friars Grove Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Friars Grove Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
The Thomas Lord Audley School	Secondary	Good	1.4 mi
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Monkwick Junior School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Philip Morant School and College	Secondary	Good	1.5 mi
Colchester Academy	Secondary	Good	1.5 mi
Sir Charles Lucas Arts College	Secondary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi

directions_railway Transport 3 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Colchester Town Rail Station	0.2 mi
Colchester Rail Station	0.9 mi
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station	1.0 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.3 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 43 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
ESSEX STARS	GP Surgery	0.0 mi
EWMHS NE ESSEX	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
PRIORY HOUSE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
EAST HILL SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CASTLE GARDENS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
BEACON HOUSE MINISTRIES	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
WIMPOLE ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
CREFFIELD ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
THE COLTE PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
CREFFIELD MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
CREFFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HAWTHORN BRANCH SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
TURNER ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
RESPIRATORY HUB	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CARE UK	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE OAKS - OPHTHALMICS	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE OAKS - ENT	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE OAKS-GENERAL SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE OAKS - GYNAECOLOGY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE OAKS - ORTHOPAEDICS	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE OAKS - UROLOGY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE OAKS - PAIN CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ST HELENA HOSPICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
RRU COLCHESTER	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
COLCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HAWTHORN SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE PP	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
NORTH EAST ESSEX VIRTUAL WARD	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
COMPLEX OBESITY SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
NORTH ESSEX BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
PARSONS HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
HIGHWOODS SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
MILL ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
MILL ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
MILL ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
MILL ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
SHRUB END SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
GP PRIMARY CARE CHOICE NORTH EAST ESSEX	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
AMBROSE AVENUE GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
COLCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.5 mi