Colchester house prices, schools and crime

Housing is diverse: detached and semi-detached homes each account for roughly 30% of the stock, while flats make up 20.3%. Owner-occupation stands at 64.6%, with 32.8% owned outright. The median age is 39.2 years. Most people work locally: 51.0% drive to work, while 30.6% work from home. The largest employers are health and social work (16.8%), retail and wholesale (14.3%), and education (11.1%). Schools include 63 primary and 12 secondary establishments; 32 of the 36 rated by Ofsted were rated good or better. Transport links are strong, with 6 rail stations and a 47-minute commute to London Liverpool Street from Colchester Rail Station. Air quality is good for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for PM2.5. About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Colchester. Health is broadly positive: 83.9% report good health, and life expectancy is 80.3 for males and 84.1 for females. Council tax for band D is £2,240.94.