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Colchester
City in Essex, United Kingdom
Overview
Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town, blending Roman history with modern living. Its charming streets, medieval landmarks, and lively cultural scene make it a unique destination in Essex. The city offers a mix of rich heritage, green spaces, and lively dining and entertainment.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Essex
Population
121,859
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.89°, 0.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,744
Local Cost
$1,645
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-6.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
700 mm
Internet Speed
97 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
124
Coworking
0
Cafes
57
Nightlife
50
Parks
17
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESH
Distance
35 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped37 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 37 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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