Colchester · East of England

Cost of Living in CO1 1PG

15% above the national average. A couple in a 2-bed property here would spend around £1,850 per month.

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+15% vs national avgNational avg: £1,606/mo

Rent£925/mo

ONS Private Rental Market 2025Median 2-bed, East of England

Council Tax£140/mo

MHCLG 2025-26Band B (£1,679/yr)

Energy£101/mo

Ofgem price cap Q1 2026Gas £47 + Elec £54

Groceries£294/mo

ONS Family Spending 2024£68/week, couple

Transport£260/mo

DfT National Travel Survey 2024East of England

Water£43/mo

CCW / Ofwat 2025-26£510/yr

Broadband£32/mo

Ofcom 2025

Home Insurance£55/mo

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Costs are estimates based on regional averages from official sources: ONS Private Rental Market Statistics (rent), MHCLG (council tax), Ofgem price cap (energy), CCW/Ofwat (water), Ofcom (broadband), ONS Family Spending Survey (groceries), DfT National Travel Survey (transport). Individual circumstances will vary. Tax calculations use 2025-26 HMRC rates. Pension assumes salary sacrifice.

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