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Commercial Property in Colchester (CO12)

There are 1,104 commercial properties recorded in the CO12 postcode district. Below is an overview of sizes, rateable values, and a sample of units — plus tools to search by size and assess any site.

1,104
Commercial units
2,546
Avg size (sq ft)
11–276,169
Size range (sq ft)
£15,809
Avg rateable value

About commercial property in Colchester (CO12)

The CO12 district contains 1,104 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 997 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 276,169 sq ft, with an average of about 2,546 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £90 to £1,530,000, averaging £15,809.

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Sample of commercial units in Colchester (CO12)

PropertyTypePostcodeSizeRateable value
HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT, PARKESTON QUAY, HARWICH, ESSEX dock hereditament and premises CO12 4SR — £1,530,000
HALTERMANN CARLESS UK, REFINERY ROAD, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX oil refinery and premises CO12 4QA — £1,250,000
UNIT 1-4 & 9, EUROPA WAY, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX warehouse and premises CO12 4PT 209,367 sq ft £675,000
MORRISONS SUPERMARKET, ICONFIELD PARK, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX superstore and premises CO12 4EN 43,049 sq ft £580,000
DOVERCOURT CARAVAN PARK, LOW ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX caravan park and premises CO12 3TZ — £362,500
HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT HIGH SCHOOL, HALL LANE, HARWICH, ESSEX school and premises CO12 3TG — £335,000
THE FRYATT HOSPITAL & MAYFLOWER MEDICAL CENTRE, MAIN ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX hospital and premises CO12 4EX — £327,500
EPC-UK, BRAMBLE ISLAND, GREAT OAKLEY, HARWICH, ESSEX factory and premises CO12 5JW 112,838 sq ft £285,000
THE HARWICH & DOVERCOURT SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS, RAY LANE, RAMSEY, HARWICH, ESSEX sewage treatment works and premises CO12 5HD — £285,000
ASDA SUPERMARKET, MAIN ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX superstore and premises CO12 3HJ 28,551 sq ft £275,000
TRINITY HOUSE BUOY YARD, THE QUAY, HARWICH, ESSEX workshop and premises CO12 3HH 24,929 sq ft £262,500
THE MAYFLOWER, STANTON EURO PARK, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX public house & premises CO12 4NX — £245,000
LIDL, STANTON EURO PARK, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX shop and premises CO12 4NX 18,822 sq ft £244,000
GRAIN STORAGE SHED, PARKESTON QUAY, HARWICH, ESSEX warehouse and premises CO12 4EN 64,583 sq ft £236,000
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BASE, PHOENIX ROAD, PARKESTON QUAY, HARWICH, ESSEX warehouse and premises CO12 4SR — £236,000
MERCEDES BUILDING, STOUR ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX factory and premises CO12 3HF 47,591 sq ft £223,000
SATO UK LTD, VALLEY ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX factory and premises CO12 4RR 38,345 sq ft £193,000
1, RIVERSIDE CLOSE, ICONFIELD PARK, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX warehouse and premises CO12 4EN 43,842 sq ft £190,000
COMPOUND (IT FLEET AUTOMOTIVE), WEST DOCK ROAD, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX land used for storage and premises CO12 4SL 276,169 sq ft £186,000
TRAVELODGE HARWICH UNIT 5, HARWICH PORTSIDE RETAIL PARK, MARINERS WAY, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX hotel and premises CO12 4YA — £174,000
UNIT F AT GATEWAY RETAIL PARK, FRESHFIELDS ROAD, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX retail warehouse and premises CO12 4EN 35,556 sq ft £171,000
DOVERCOURT BAY LIFESTYLES, LOW ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX swimming pool and premises CO12 3TS — £160,000
TRINITY HOUSE, THE QUAY, HARWICH, ESSEX offices and premises CO12 3JW 21,129 sq ft £157,000
WORKSHOP, WEST DOCK ROAD, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX vehicle repair workshop and premises CO12 4SL 11,116 sq ft £152,000
MCDONALDS AT UNIT 1, WILLIAMSBURG AVENUE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, ESSEX restaurant and premises CO12 4GA 4,141 sq ft £142,000
THE BOTTLE KILN 60, KINGSWAY, HARWICH, ESSEX public house and premises CO12 3JR — £137,000
UNIT G, GATEWAY RETAIL PARK, FRESHFIELDS ROAD, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX retail warehouse and premises CO12 4EN 12,497 sq ft £137,000
DURITE WORKS, VALLEY ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX factory and premises CO12 4RX 43,489 sq ft £134,000
SCANDINAVIA HOUSE, REFINERY ROAD, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX offices and premises CO12 4QG 20,327 sq ft £130,000
BRICK STORAGE COMPOUND, WEST DOCK ROAD, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX land used for storage and premises CO12 4SL 210,391 sq ft £119,000
GRANGE FENCING (EAST), STOUR ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX land used for storage and premises CO12 3HS 147,602 sq ft £116,000
UKBA CAR EXAMINATION HALL & OFFICES (M20 SITE), PARKESTON QUAY, HARWICH, ESSEX car hall offices and premises CO12 3PG 23,550 sq ft £109,000
UNIT E AT GATEWAY RETAIL PARK, FRESHFIELDS ROAD, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX retail warehouse and premises CO12 4EN 8,879 sq ft £106,000
CHASE LANE C P SCHOOL, CHASE LANE, HARWICH, ESSEX school and premises CO12 4NB — £104,000
UNIT 3, HARWICH PORTSIDE RETAIL PARK, MARINERS WAY, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX restaurant and premises CO12 4YA 2,766 sq ft £101,000
HARWICH DOCK, THE QUAY, HARWICH, ESSEX dock hereditament and premises CO12 3HH — £100,000
UNIT 2, HARWICH PORTSIDE RETAIL PARK, MARINERS WAY, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX restaurant and premises CO12 4YA 2,525 sq ft £97,000
UNIT 7, HARWICH PORTSIDE RETAIL PARK, MARINERS WAY, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX warehouse and premises CO12 4YA 10,616 sq ft £95,500
TENDRING ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MAIN ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX adult education centre and premises CO12 4AH — £90,500
LAND ADJ MORRISONS SUPERMARKET, FRESHFIELDS ROAD, PARKESTON, HARWICH, ESSEX land used for storage and premises CO12 4EN 93,754 sq ft £83,500

Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →