ColchesterCO6
Colchester · East of England
# CO6 Colchester CO6 is a pre-cursor gentrification area in the East of England with a trajectory score of 58.5/100, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 0.5% CAGR, whilst rental growth has substantially outpaced this at 5.6% CAGR. Population growth in the district reached 1.3% during this period. This rental-to-price dynamic suggests investor interest in the area as a rental market, though absolute price appreciation has been modest. The pre-cursor gentrification stage indicates early-stage infrastructure or demographic shifts that may precede broader market activity, though historical patterns remain the primary data point for assessing future performance.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Colchester · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
20 planning applications submitted in CO6 over the last six months.
- Householder Application - Installation of an above ground spa within the rear courtyard gardenJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03976 - 6 (Construction Management Plan), 11 (Materials), 12 (Fenestration), 14 (Eaves and Verges Details) and 16 (Bat licence)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/01166 - Condition 12 (Flooring)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Colchester (CO6) common questions
Is Colchester up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Colchester (CO6) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 58/100 (Strong), in the top 12% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Colchester safe?
Colchester has a safety score of 79/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Colchester?
The average property price in Colchester (CO6) is £301k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Colchester?
The median monthly rent in Colchester (CO6) is £962 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Colchester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bures (CO8), Colchester (CO3), Colchester (CO1), Colchester (CO4), Colchester (CO2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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