960
Commercial units
3,933
Avg size (sq ft)
11–100,586
Size range (sq ft)
£34,627
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Colchester (CO2)
The CO2 district contains 960 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 867 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 100,586 sq ft, with an average of about 3,933 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £90 to £3,580,000, averaging £34,627.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Colchester (CO2), these figures give a sense of the local commercial property market. You can search for units matching a specific size below, and run a full site assessment on any location to see competitor analysis, demographics, footfall and a revenue forecast.
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Sample of commercial units in Colchester (CO2)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEWAGE WORKS, HAVEN ROAD, COLCHESTER | sewage treatment works and premises | CO2 8HT | — | £1,110,000 |
| MAGISTRATES COURT, ST BOTOLPHS CIRCUS, COLCHESTER | law court and premises | CO2 7EF | — | £805,000 |
| UNIT 1 & 2, LIGHTSHIP WAY, COLCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | CO2 8FR | 65,038 sq ft | £630,000 |
| THE PAXMAN ACADEMY, PAXMAN AVENUE, COLCHESTER | school and premises | CO2 9DB | — | £520,000 |
| 117, GOSBECKS ROAD, COLCHESTER | shop and premises | CO2 9JT | 25,859 sq ft | £515,000 |
| 195, GOSBECKS ROAD, COLCHESTER | warehouse and premises | CO2 9JT | 79,666 sq ft | £490,000 |
| MULTI STOREY CAR PARK, ST JOHNS STREET, COLCHESTER | car park and premises | CO2 7AN | 6,997 sq ft | £477,500 |
| 118, ABBOTS ROAD, COLCHESTER | shop and premises | CO2 8BG | 23,661 sq ft | £472,500 |
| UNIT 3, LIGHTSHIP WAY, COLCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | CO2 8FR | 58,932 sq ft | £450,000 |
| FORMER MOD BUILDING 2, FLAGSTAFF ROAD, COLCHESTER | workshop and premises | CO2 7SP | 66,892 sq ft | £412,500 |
| KENT BLAXILL, LAYER ROAD, COLCHESTER | builders merchants and premises | CO2 7JP | 82,846 sq ft | £407,500 |
| MULTI STOREY CAR PARK, OSBORNE STREET, COLCHESTER | car park and premises | CO2 7DP | 6,491 sq ft | £300,000 |
| 155, GOSBECKS ROAD, COLCHESTER | factory and premises | CO2 9JU | 93,981 sq ft | £287,500 |
| KEYLINE BUILDERS MERCHANTS LTD, WHITEHALL ROAD, COLCHESTER | builders merchant and premises | CO2 8HA | 31,752 sq ft | £260,000 |
| FORMER BRITTANIA WORKS, ST BOTOLPHS CIRCUS, COLCHESTER | car park and premises | CO2 7EF | 3,972 sq ft | £257,500 |
| THOMAS LORD AUDLEY CC SCHOOL, MONKWICK AVENUE, COLCHESTER | school and premises | CO2 8NN | — | £228,000 |
| MILITARY CORRECTIVE TRAINING FACILITY, BERECHURCH HALL ROAD, COLCHESTER | military prison and premises | CO2 9PN | — | £226,000 |
| BANNATYNE HELATH CLUB & SPA, KINGSFORD PARK, LAYER ROAD, COLCHESTER | leisure centre and premises | CO2 0HS | 28,755 sq ft | £210,000 |
| CBC, MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER | crematorium and premises | CO2 8PU | — | £204,000 |
| JEWSON CENTRE PHOENIX CENTRE, HAWKINS ROAD, COLCHESTER | builders merchant and premises | CO2 8JY | 17,352 sq ft | £197,000 |
| 6, COMMERCE WAY, COLCHESTER | workshop and premises | CO2 8HH | 29,660 sq ft | £172,000 |
| 6, HAVEN ROAD, COLCHESTER | garage and premises | CO2 8HT | — | £172,000 |
| 17, GRANGE WAY, COLCHESTER | fitness centre and premises | CO2 8HG | 22,657 sq ft | £170,000 |
| UNIT 1 HEATH BUSINESS PARK, GRANGE WAY, COLCHESTER | leisure centre and premises | CO2 8GU | 23,899 sq ft | £170,000 |
| 59/75, GOSBECKS ROAD, COLCHESTER | car showroom and premises | CO2 9JS | 28,119 sq ft | £163,000 |
| NE ESSEX COOP ACADEMY, WALNUT TREE WAY, COLCHESTER | school and premises | CO2 9BS | — | £160,000 |
| EASTERN HOUSE 5, COMMERCE WAY, COLCHESTER | warehouse and premises | CO2 8HH | 27,797 sq ft | £156,000 |
| WILKINSONS, ST JOHNS WALK, COLCHESTER | shop and premises | CO2 7AD | 41,719 sq ft | £155,000 |
| STANWELL HOUSE, STANWELL STREET, COLCHESTER | offices and premises | CO2 7DL | 16,584 sq ft | £148,000 |
| ARTHUR LAST HOUSE 1A, ALTBARN ROAD, COLCHESTER | warehouse, office and premises | CO2 8LG | 23,830 sq ft | £146,000 |
| UNITS A & B CHANDLERS CENTRE 6-11, HYTHE QUAY, COLCHESTER | factory and premises | CO2 8JF | 23,367 sq ft | £145,000 |
| THE PLAYHOUSE, ST JOHNS STREET, COLCHESTER | public house and premises | CO2 7AA | — | £145,000 |
| CBC CAR PARK, VINEYARD STREET, COLCHESTER | car park and premises | CO2 7DG | 1,152 sq ft | £140,000 |
| UNIT 1-2, HAVEN ROAD, COLCHESTER | workshop and premises | CO2 8HT | 19,559 sq ft | £139,000 |
| CROWN BUILDINGS, CHAPEL STREET SOUTH, COLCHESTER | offices and premises | CO2 7AX | 19,203 sq ft | £139,000 |
| 57, MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER | shop and premises | CO2 7QS | 15,680 sq ft | £138,000 |
| 12, COMMERCE WAY, COLCHESTER | warehouse and premises | CO2 8HH | 30,343 sq ft | £135,000 |
| 34/42, PHOENIX COURT, HAWKINS ROAD, COLCHESTER | offices and premises | CO2 8JY | 14,007 sq ft | £127,000 |
| STABLE 6, STABLE ROAD, COLCHESTER | offices and premises | CO2 7GL | 7,707 sq ft | £126,000 |
| SILVERTON BUILDERS MERCHANT, HAVEN ROAD, COLCHESTER | warehouses and premises | CO2 8HT | 43,160 sq ft | £125,000 |
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 →