Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, is a thriving Essex destination combining rich Roman heritage with fast-growing modern appeal. Its historic centre, top-rated schools, and excellent transport links to London make it especially popular among families and professionals.
Neighbourhoods such as Lexden, Prettygate, and Stanway offer attractive period homes and well-served communities, while new developments around Colchester Northern Gateway and Mile End are drawing in younger buyers seeking contemporary living. With its university, arts venues, and the scenic Dedham Vale countryside nearby, Colchester offers a well-rounded lifestyle with enduring value.
Whether you’re selling a Georgian townhouse near the High Street or a new-build family home in a suburban estate, choosing the right estate agent can have a major impact. At BestEstateAgents.co.uk, we analyse verified local sales performance to rank Colchester’s top estate agents, helping sellers identify who achieves the best outcomes.
Average asking price
£250,000
Average sale time
10 weeks
Asking price change
0%
Average estate agent fee
1.4%
113 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1TB
Abbotts - Colchester Lettings is located at 113 High Street, Colchester, close to Colchester Castle Park. The branch focuses on lettings and serves th...
The Old Bakery, End Cottage, The Street, Feering, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9QQ
Riverside Estates' Feering branch, based at The Old Bakery, End Cottage on The Street, is an independent estate agency with more than 50 years of prop...
30 High Street, Halstead, CO9 2AF
William H Brown - Halstead, located at 30 High Street, is a local branch handling residential sales and lettings for Halstead and the surrounding town...
8 Culver Street West, Colchester, CO1 1JG
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23-24 Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EN
William H Brown - Sudbury is a town-centre branch located at 23–24 Market Hill, Sudbury. The office provides residential sales and lettings services, ...
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Estate agent fees in Colchester typically range from 1.2% to 2.5% of the sale price, depending on the agent and level of service. Online agents may charge fixed fees starting from around £1,000.
The best estate agent depends on your specific property and needs. Use our comparison tool above to see which agents perform best in your area based on sale prices, time to sell, and customer reviews.
The average time to sell a property in Colchester is around 45 days, though this varies significantly by agent, property type, and pricing strategy.
Yes, you can instruct multiple agents through a multi-agency agreement, though fees are typically higher. Most sellers choose a sole agency agreement for better value and agent commitment.