Houses for sale in Colchester, Suffolk
House Prices in Colchester
Properties in Colchester have an average house price of £485k and had 295 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Colchester is an area in Suffolk with 3,369 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £3.88M.
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Neighbourhoods in Colchester
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Property price trends in Colchester
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Colchester sold for £561,363 in 2026. That figure comes from 3,955 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £489,464, that's a rise of roughly 14.7%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 17% since 2021, a gain of around £81,704 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £396,936, so the typical sold price has climbed about 41.4% since then, roughly 3.5% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 3.8%.
Frequently asked questions about Colchester
What is the average price for a property for sale in Colchester?
The average price for a property for sale in Colchester is £484,646. This amount is 52% higher than the average price in Suffolk. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Colchester.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Colchester?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Colchester are Lower Brett at an average of £772,205, Nayland at an average of £519,108 and Mid Samford at an average of £488,439.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Colchester?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Colchester are East Bergholt at an average of £250,000, Leavenheath at an average of £404,252 and Dodnash at an average of £466,468.
Which train stations are available in or near Colchester?
Some of the train stations available in or near Colchester are Manningtree, Colchester and Mistley.
Property Price Paid in Colchester by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £561,363 | 
13% |
11 Properties |
| 2025 | £490,803 |
5% |
82 Properties |
| 2024 | £468,545 | 
-4% |
111 Properties |
| 2023 | £489,464 |
-6% |
91 Properties |
| 2022 | £518,425 |
7% |
105 Properties |
| 2021 | £479,659 |
2% |
176 Properties |
| 2020 | £472,233 |
-1% |
112 Properties |
| 2019 | £475,640 |
13% |
99 Properties |
| 2018 | £412,806 |
-5% |
117 Properties |
| 2017 | £432,768 |
8% |
106 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Colchester
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £182,500.00 | 2 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £353,386.00 | 54 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £594,249.00 | 174 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £309,592.00 | 65 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Colchester
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