New Homes in Colchester
Colchester is a charming Essex market town in the South East of England, blending historic charm with modern convenience. Families appreciate its highly regarded schools, while commuters enjoy excellent transport links.
The city’s rich history is evident through cultural attractions like Colchester Castle and the Roman Circus. Castle Park offers green space just a five-minute walk from the town centre.
Commuters enjoy direct rail services to London Liverpool Street in under an hour, while Chelmsford and Ipswich are also nearby. The town centre features numerous shops, restaurants and leisure options, providing residents with a wide range of amenities.
Explore our new homes in Colchester today.
- £330,000 to £950,000
- 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- £375,000 to £435,000
- 4 bedroom
- £320,000 to £610,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £360,000 to £640,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
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- £475,000 to £630,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £535,000 to £1,050,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
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New Build Homes in Colchester Highlights
- Historic Charm with Modern Appeal: Colchester blends rich Roman heritage with a vibrant modern lifestyle. From ancient landmarks to trendy bars and restaurants, it offers something for everyone—all within commuting distance of London.
- Plenty to Explore: Discover Roman ruins, Colchester Castle, and cultural hubs like Firstsite and Colchester Arts Centre. Nature lovers can enjoy Highwoods Country Park, Abberton Reservoir, and even coastal escapes nearby.
- Top-Rated Education: Families benefit from a strong selection of Ofsted-rated outstanding schools, including Hamilton Primary and Colchester Royal Grammar School. The city caters to all age groups with excellent educational options.
- Well-Connected Transport Links: With fast train services to London Liverpool Street in just over 50 minutes and easy access to the A12, Colchester is ideal for commuters. Chelmsford and Ipswich are also within quick reach.
New Homes in Colchester FAQs
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Colchester is a charming and popular place to live that caters to lots of different lifestyles. The city is packed with history, has some superb bars and restaurants, offers a great location and is within commuting distance of London.
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There are lots of nods to Colchester’s Roman heritage in and around the city centre, including the Roman Circus Centre and the Temple of Claudius. You can explore more about the local area's history at Hollytrees Museum and the Natural History Museum, while Colchester Castle and its surrounding park are must-sees.
There’s more culture on offer at Colchester Arts Centre and Firstsite, while the Cymbeline Meadows and Highwoods Country Park are a couple of the open spaces close to the city centre. Spots like Abberton Reservoir, Fingringhoe Wick, Cockaynes Wood and Dedham Vale are further out of town, while Colchester also offers great access to sections of the South East’s famous coast.
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If you have children, you’ll be please to know that Colchester has an excellent selection of schools for your little ones to attend. There are plenty of options rated as outstanding by Ofsted for all ages, including Hamilton Primary, St Thomas More’s Catholic Primary and Montgomery Infant School and Nursery. Top secondary options include Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester County High School for Girls, which are both in Ofsted’s top bracket too. The same applies to the Gilberd School just north of the city centre.
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Colchester lies along the A12, which runs north towards Ipswich and then on to seaside towns Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. In the opposite direction are Chelmsford and London, with the capital around and hour and 15 minutes away in good traffic. It’s quicker to catch the train into London, with some services to Liverpool Street taking just over 50 minutes. It’s half that to Chelmsford on the train, and even quicker still to get to Ipswich.