Average house price in Colchester
The average house price in Colchester (East of England) is £298,311, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 0.0% over the last 12 months. That is 10% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Colchester ranks 150th most expensive of 360 local authorities — above the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £298,311
- 12-month change
- +0.0%
- vs UK average
- +10%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 150th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £503,927 |
| Semi-detached | £331,575 |
| Terraced | £265,990 |
| Flat / maisonette | £161,975 |
Nearby areas in East of England
- East Suffolk£283,530
- North Norfolk£285,303
- West Suffolk£298,038
- Huntingdonshire£308,404
- Broadland£312,908
- South Norfolk£313,346
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Colchester?
- The average house price in Colchester is £298,311, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Colchester?
- Average house prices in Colchester have risen by 0.0% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Colchester?
- An average detached home in Colchester costs £503,927 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Colchester?
- An average flat or maisonette in Colchester costs £161,975 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Colchester expensive compared with the UK average?
- Colchester's average house price of £298,311 is 10% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Colchester rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Colchester is the 150th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it above the median for local authorities.
The full picture for Colchester
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Colchester.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.