Median sold price in CO1, last 5 years
£228,000
Strong sample. Based on 2,073 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Feb 2026.
Built from 356 matched postcode rows within the postcode area CO1, with best-fit area context in Colchester.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CO1 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
CO1 currently groups 356 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Colchester. Aggregate median sold price reads at £228,000 across 2,073 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 79.3% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 25.3% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 8 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 356 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 24 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 79.3%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 8 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 356Live postcode rows grouped under CO1
- Median sold price in CO1, last 5 years £228,000Based on 2,073 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area ColchesterUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 8 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in CO1, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 2,073 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 79.3%Gigabit availability is 79.3%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.3%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 25.3% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Colchester in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
8 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 8 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
1,277 mapped stopsColchester currently links 1,277 mapped transport stops, including 14 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside CO1.
Local business
Score 100/100Colchester currently links 869 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 323 food and drink, 146 personal services, 133 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with CO1 1GY, Colchester and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
CO1 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
323 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (123), fast food (108), cafe (92).
Amenity group
Personal services
146 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (98), beauty (48).
Amenity group
Grocery
133 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (86), supermarket (36), butcher (5).
Amenity group
Nightlife
105 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (87), bar (18).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
CO1 1GY
CO1 1GY, Colchester
prefix match
CO13 0GL
CO13 0GL, Tendring
outcode match
CO1 1FB
CO1 1FB, Colchester
prefix match
CO16 8GW
CO16 8GW, Tendring
prefix match
CO13 0FR
CO13 0FR, Tendring
prefix match
CO11 1FP
CO11 1FP, Babergh
prefix match
CO11 2FR
CO11 2FR, Tendring
prefix match
CO11 2FJ
CO11 2FJ, Tendring
prefix match
CO16 9GF
CO16 9GF, Tendring
prefix match
CO13 0FS
CO13 0FS, Tendring
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Primary option in CO1 2HH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
North Primary School and Nursery
Primary option in CO1 1RP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St James the Great Church of England Primary School
Primary option in CO1 2RA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CO1 1GY before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around CO1.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like CO1 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess CO1.
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