St Peters Street, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO1 1LQ, CO1 1BQ, CO1 1BY.
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At a glance
123 property sales on St Peters Street, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 8 homes sold here for an average of £166,750. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £160,056. Average sale prices rose from £150,929 in 2016 to £166,750 in 2026 (+10%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 53% below the Colchester average of £356,821 over the same period. 28 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 20 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 93% flat, 4% terraced, 2% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on St Peters Street range from £101,500 to £405,000. 8% of homes sold here were freehold and 92% leasehold. Of 573 streets in Colchester with at least two sales in the last year, St Peters Street ranks 545th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on St Peters Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 8% freehold and 92% leasehold across 144 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 115 | £160,056 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 5 | £312,500 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £256,667 | 6 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on St Peters Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11, Stuart House, St Peters Street CO1 1BQ | 31 Jul 2026 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 26, Stuart House, St Peters Street CO1 1BQ | 17 Jun 2026 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, St Peters Street CO1 1ED | 12 Jun 2026 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Apartment 9, Oak House, 25, St Peters Street CO1 1EW | 7 May 2026 | £126,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 16, Stuart House, St Peters Street CO1 1BQ | 19 Mar 2026 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Northgate House, St Peters Street CO1 1LQ | 6 Mar 2026 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Northgate House, St Peters Street CO1 1LQ | 26 Jan 2026 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 41, Stuart House, St Peters Street CO1 1BQ | 23 Jan 2026 | £103,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, St Peters Street CO1 1EW | 22 Dec 2025 | £7,733,777 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 3, Castle Court, St Peters Street CO1 1AQ | 29 Aug 2025 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 54, Stuart House, St Peters Street CO1 1BQ | 29 Aug 2025 | £139,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Stuart House, St Peters Street CO1 1BQ | 26 Aug 2025 | £152,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Northgate House, St Peters Street CO1 1LQ | 3 Jun 2025 | £187,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, St Peters Yard, St Peters Street CO1 1EE | 6 Dec 2024 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, St Peters Street CO1 1ED | 2 Aug 2024 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 34, Stuart House, St Peters Street CO1 1BQ | 21 Jun 2024 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 15, Claudius Court, St Peters Street CO1 1EQ | 28 May 2024 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 22, Charles House, St Peters Street CO1 1BY | 26 Apr 2024 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, Charles House, St Peters Street CO1 1BY | 2 Apr 2024 | £167,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 40, Charles House, St Peters Street CO1 1BY | 25 Aug 2023 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Parking Space 59, Northgate House, St Peters Street CO1 1LQ | 19 Jul 2023 | £25,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 30, Stuart House, St Peters Street CO1 1BQ | 6 Jun 2023 | £156,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Northgate House, St Peters Street CO1 1LQ | 16 Dec 2022 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 11, Oak House, 25, St Peters Street CO1 1EW | 2 Dec 2022 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Northgate House, St Peters Street CO1 1LQ | 11 Oct 2022 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, St Peters Yard, St Peters Street CO1 1EE | 14 Sep 2022 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 31, Charles House, St Peters Street CO1 1BY | 22 Jun 2022 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 5, Oak House, 25, St Peters Street CO1 1EW | 19 May 2022 | £178,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Castle Court, St Peters Street CO1 1AQ | 6 May 2022 | £236,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Northgate House, St Peters Street CO1 1LQ | 29 Apr 2022 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Castle Court, St Peters Street CO1 1AQ | 8 Apr 2022 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Ryegate House, 23, St Peters Street CO1 1HL | 8 Apr 2022 | £1,100,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 10, Northgate House, St Peters Street CO1 1LQ | 11 Mar 2022 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, St Peters Yard, St Peters Street CO1 1EE | 28 Jan 2022 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Castle Court, St Peters Street CO1 1AQ | 18 Jan 2022 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Castle Court, St Peters Street CO1 1AQ | 14 Jan 2022 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 14, Oak House, 25, St Peters Street CO1 1EW | 20 Dec 2021 | £141,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Northgate House, St Peters Street CO1 1LQ | 10 Dec 2021 | £137,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 30, Charles House, St Peters Street CO1 1BY | 15 Nov 2021 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 48, Stuart House, St Peters Street CO1 1BQ | 15 Nov 2021 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 18, Charles House, St Peters Street CO1 1BY | 15 Oct 2021 | £162,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 15, Charles House, St Peters Street CO1 1BY | 30 Sep 2021 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, Claudius Court, St Peters Street CO1 1EQ | 29 Sep 2021 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, Castle Court, St Peters Street CO1 1AQ | 23 Sep 2021 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 19, Charles House, St Peters Street CO1 1BY | 13 Sep 2021 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 50, Stuart House, St Peters Street CO1 1BQ | 27 Aug 2021 | £164,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Castle Court, St Peters Street CO1 1AQ | 24 Aug 2021 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 21, Stuart House, St Peters Street CO1 1BQ | 13 Jul 2021 | £175,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Parking Space 59, Northgate House, St Peters Street CO1 1LQ | 4 Jun 2021 | £30,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Castle Court, St Peters Street CO1 1AQ | 26 May 2021 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 11, Stuart House, St Peters Street | £147,000 (Mar 2018) → £155,000 (Jul 2026) | +5% over 8 yrs |
| Apartment 9, Oak House, 25, St Peters Street | £151,000 (Jun 2018) → £126,000 (May 2026) | -17% over 8 yrs |
| 11, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £180,000 (May 2017) → £190,000 (Mar 2026) | +6% over 9 yrs |
| 18, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £142,000 (Aug 2017) → £140,000 (Jan 2026) | -1% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 3, Castle Court, St Peters Street | £230,000 (Aug 2021) → £220,000 (Aug 2025) | -4% over 4 yrs |
| 16, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £188,000 (Apr 2017) → £187,000 (Jun 2025) | -1% over 8 yrs |
| 1, St Peters Yard, St Peters Street | £270,000 (Sep 2022) → £300,000 (Dec 2024) | +11% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 34, Stuart House, St Peters Street | £125,000 (Oct 2019) → £140,000 (Jun 2024) | +12% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 15, Claudius Court, St Peters Street | £150,000 (Jun 2018) → £165,000 (May 2024) | +10% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 22, Charles House, St Peters Street | £160,000 (Sep 2018) → £170,000 (Apr 2024) | +6% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 40, Charles House, St Peters Street | £155,000 (Jan 2019) → £170,000 (Aug 2023) | +10% over 5 yrs |
| Parking Space 59, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £30,000 (Jun 2021) → £25,000 (Jul 2023) | -17% over 2 yrs |
| 20, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £205,000 (Jun 2017) → £235,000 (Dec 2022) | +15% over 6 yrs |
| Apartment 11, Oak House, 25, St Peters Street | £167,500 (Jun 2018) → £160,000 (Dec 2022) | -4% over 4 yrs |
| 15, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £180,000 (Mar 2017) → £195,000 (Oct 2022) | +8% over 6 yrs |
| Apartment 5, Oak House, 25, St Peters Street | £175,000 (Jun 2018) → £178,000 (May 2022) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 3, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £125,000 (Jun 2017) → £145,000 (Apr 2022) | +16% over 5 yrs |
| 10, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £180,000 (Mar 2017) → £185,000 (Mar 2022) | +3% over 5 yrs |
| Apartment 14, Oak House, 25, St Peters Street | £150,000 (Aug 2018) → £141,000 (Dec 2021) | -6% over 3 yrs |
| 13, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £135,000 (Jun 2017) → £137,500 (Dec 2021) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 50, Stuart House, St Peters Street | £143,000 (Nov 2016) → £162,500 (Dec 2017) → £153,000 (Apr 2019) → £164,000 (Aug 2021) | +15% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £135,000 (Nov 2017) → £130,000 (Apr 2021) | -4% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 4, Charles House, St Peters Street | £135,000 (May 2017) → £145,000 (Mar 2021) | +7% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 25, Stuart House, St Peters Street | £120,000 (Mar 2016) → £150,000 (Mar 2021) | +25% over 5 yrs |
| Apartment 16, Oak House, 25, St Peters Street | £162,500 (Jun 2018) → £180,000 (Mar 2021) | +11% over 3 yrs |
| 19, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £191,500 (Mar 2017) → £205,000 (Mar 2021) | +7% over 4 yrs |
| 6, Northgate House, St Peters Street | £183,995 (Apr 2017) → £185,000 (Nov 2020) | +1% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 39, Charles House, St Peters Street | £127,000 (Nov 2016) → £150,000 (Nov 2018) | +18% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near St Peters Street
Crime
576 crimes were reported within about a mile of St Peters Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 228 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 |
| Shoplifting | 58 |
| Public order | 53 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 39 |
| Other theft | 38 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
St Peters Street is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Colne from Halstead to Lexden Flood warning area
- Riverside properties on the River Colne in Colchester Flood warning area
- The River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester Flood alert area
- The River Colne, through Colchester Flood warning area
- The tidal River Colne upstream of the Colne Barrier Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near St Peters Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Primary School and Nursery 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester | 16 plus | 16–99 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Helena School 986 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 209 pupils | Primary Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| St John's Green Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School 438 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Colchester Prep & High School 280 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School 1,073 pupils | Secondary Christian | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Colchester Town station 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
- Colchester station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Middleborough (N-bound, Middleborough) 3 min walk
- Middleborough (S-bound, Middleborough) 3 min walk
- Middleborough (Park and Ride, Middleborough) 3 min walk
- Causton Road (adj, North Station Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Beacon House Ministries
24 Crouch Street, Colchester · 0.4 mi - Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 0.5 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 0.5 mi - Creffield Medical Group
Creffield Medical Centre, 15 Cavalry Road, Colchester · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Colchester · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Colchester Express · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Colchester · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Colchester 3 · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.4 mi
- Colchester City Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Queen Street Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- North Hill Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 32.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 42.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 656 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,200 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 88% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 63% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 63% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 92% |
Share of homes across Colchester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around St Peters Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 25% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 39.7% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16% | 19.5% |
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 15.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.3% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 48.4% | 18.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 40.3% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 9.6% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.7% | 10.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Colchester.
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