Side-by-side comparison of CO16 Clacton-on-sea and CO5 Colchester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CO16 is the more affordable option at £280,000 median vs £385,000 in CO5. CO5 has lower recorded crime (1,201 vs 2,309 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | CO16 Clacton-on-sea | CO5 Colchester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £280,000 | £385,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,270 | £2,283 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,309 | 1,201 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 26.3 | 19.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 73.2 | 77.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 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.