Median sold price in CO5, last 5 years
£380,000
Strong sample. Based on 2,825 sales · Latest sale in data: 13 Feb 2026.
Built from 672 matched postcode rows within the postcode area CO5, with best-fit area context in Colchester.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CO5 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
CO5 currently groups 672 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Colchester. Aggregate median sold price reads at £380,000 across 2,825 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 19 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 672 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 13 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 79.3%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 19 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 672Live postcode rows grouped under CO5
- Median sold price in CO5, last 5 years £380,000Based on 2,825 sales · Latest sale in data: 13 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 19 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 CO5, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 2,825 sales · Latest sale in data: 13 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
19 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 19 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 CO5.
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 CO5 0GL, Colchester and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
CO5 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
CO5 0GL
CO5 0GL, Colchester
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CO5 0FR
CO5 0FR, Colchester
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CO5 9RQ
CO5 9RQ, Braintree
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CO5 9GJ
CO5 9GJ, Braintree
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CO5 9GF
CO5 9GF, Braintree
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CO5 9RR
CO5 9RR, Braintree
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CO5 0GN
CO5 0GN, Colchester
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CO5 0SW
CO5 0SW, Colchester
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CO5 7DX
CO5 7DX, Colchester
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CO5 9RW
CO5 9RW, Braintree
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
Baynards Primary School
Primary option in CO5 0ND. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Feering Church of England Primary School
Primary option in CO5 9QB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary option in CO5 7BN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CO5 0GL 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 CO5.
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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 CO5 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 CO5.
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