Side-by-side comparison of CO15 Clacton-on-sea and CO4 Colchester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CO15 is the more affordable option at £226,000 median vs £316,000 in CO4. CO4 has lower recorded crime (5,869 vs 7,119 offences over 13 months). CO15 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CO15 Clacton-on-sea | CO4 Colchester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £226,000 | £316,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,270 | £2,283 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 7,119 | 5,869 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 81.9 | 60.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 92.0 | 88.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 65.0 | 73.0 |
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.