Side-by-side comparison of CO13 Frinton-on-sea and CO3 Colchester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CO13 is the more affordable option at £320,000 median vs £352,000 in CO3. CO13 has lower recorded crime (705 vs 3,022 offences over 13 months). CO3 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CO13 Frinton-on-sea | CO3 Colchester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £320,000 | £352,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,270 | £2,283 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 705 | 3,022 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 3.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 32.4 | 57.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 85.6 | 97.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 71.0 |
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.