Side-by-side comparison of CO16 Clacton-on-sea and CO2 Colchester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CO2 is the more affordable option at £276,100 median vs £280,000 in CO16. CO16 has lower recorded crime (2,309 vs 4,046 offences over 13 months). CO2 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CO16 Clacton-on-sea | CO2 Colchester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £280,000 | £276,100 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,270 | £2,283 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,309 | 4,046 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 26.3 | 56.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 73.2 | 94.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 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.