Colchester house prices
Essex · Official UK House Price Index, August 2026.
The average home in Colchester sold for £294,210 in August 2026, 1.5% down on the same month a year earlier. Figures are the official UK House Price Index average for the Colchester local authority area, covering all residential sales.
Average sold price
£294k
Change over the last year
1.5% down
Average price, last 12 months
£296k
Sept 25
£296k
Dec 25
£298k
Mar 26
£298k
May 26
£294k
Aug 26
Prices in Colchester have been broadly flat over the last 12 months.
Average price by property type in Colchester
Detached
£493k
Semi-detached
£327k
Terraced
£264k
Flat or maisonette
£161k
Figures cover the Colchester local authority area and are published monthly by HM Land Registry.
Colchester house prices: common questions
- What is the average house price in Colchester?
- The average home in Colchester sold for £294,210 in August 2026, according to the official UK House Price Index.
- Are house prices in Colchester rising or falling?
- Average prices in Colchester are 1.5% lower than the same month a year earlier.
- How much does a flat or a house cost in Colchester?
- In Colchester, a flat or maisonette averages £161,277, a terraced home £264,000 and a detached home £493,135.
- Where do these Colchester house prices come from?
- They are official UK House Price Index averages for the Colchester local authority area, published monthly by HM Land Registry from real completed sales.
- How can I find out what my own home in Colchester is worth?
- Search your postcode on GaffGuide for a free estimate of that specific home, built from nearby sold prices and the property's certified floor area. No sign-up and no payment.
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