Side-by-side comparison of CO12 Harwich and CO7 Colchester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CO12 is the more affordable option at £240,000 median vs £345,000 in CO7. CO7 has lower recorded crime (2,049 vs 2,306 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | CO12 Harwich | CO7 Colchester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £240,000 | £345,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,270 | £2,270 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,306 | 2,049 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 38.7 | 33.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 92.7 | 70.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.