Side-by-side comparison of CO7 Colchester and CO9 Halstead covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CO9 is the more affordable option at £337,000 median vs £345,000 in CO7. CO9 has lower recorded crime (1,598 vs 2,049 offences over 13 months). CO9 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CO7 Colchester | CO9 Halstead |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £345,000 | £337,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,270 | £2,280 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,049 | 1,598 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 33.0 | 46.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 70.5 | 77.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 68.0 |
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.