1,068
Commercial units
4,283
Avg size (sq ft)
11–177,397
Size range (sq ft)
£58,027
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Colchester (CO4)
The CO4 district contains 1,068 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 979 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 177,397 sq ft, with an average of about 4,283 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £6,170,000, averaging £58,027.
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Sample of commercial units in Colchester (CO4)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX, WIVENHOE PARK, COLCHESTER | university and premises | CO4 3SQ | — | £6,170,000 |
| COLCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, TURNER ROAD, COLCHESTER | hospital and premises | CO4 5JL | — | £4,590,000 |
| ASDA, PETROLEA CLOSE, COLCHESTER | superstore and premises | CO4 5TU | 11 sq ft | £1,530,000 |
| TESCO, HIGHWOODS SQUARE, HIGHWOODS, COLCHESTER | superstore and premises | CO4 9ED | 118,018 sq ft | £1,510,000 |
| FLAKTWOODS, AXIAL WAY, COLCHESTER | factory and premises | CO4 5ZD | 177,396 sq ft | £870,000 |
| WAITROSE, ST ANDREWS GARDENS, COLCHESTER | superstore and premises | CO4 3EQ | 39,198 sq ft | £860,000 |
| DE NOVO HOUSE, NEWCOMEN WAY, COLCHESTER | factory and premises | CO4 9AE | 115,444 sq ft | £720,000 |
| UNIT 6, NORTHERN GATEWAY LEISURE PARK, UNITED WAY, COLCHESTER | bowling alley and premises | CO4 5UP | 49,575 sq ft | £680,000 |
| THE GILBERD C C SCHOOL, BRINKLEY LANE, COLCHESTER | school and premises | CO4 9PU | — | £665,000 |
| MULTI STOREY CAR PARK, NORTHERN GATEWAY LEISURE PARK, UNITED WAY, COLCHESTER | car park and premises | CO4 5YX | 7,416 sq ft | £625,000 |
| COLCHESTER PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, TURNER ROAD, COLCHESTER | health centre and premises | CO4 5LB | — | £565,000 |
| UNITS 1&2 GUNFLEET BUSINESS PARK, BRUNEL WAY, COLCHESTER | warehouse and premises | CO4 9QX | 82,173 sq ft | £550,000 |
| COLCHESTER ACADEMY, HAWTHORN AVENUE, COLCHESTER | school and premises | CO4 3JP | — | £530,000 |
| PREMIER INN BALKERNE GATE, IPSWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER | public house, lodge and premises | CO4 9WP | — | £495,000 |
| INCHCAPE VOLKSWAGEN, AXIAL WAY, COLCHESTER | car showroom and premises | CO4 5XB | 33,917 sq ft | £487,500 |
| LOOKERS LAND ROVER, AXIAL WAY, COLCHESTER | car showroom and premises | CO4 5XB | 32,873 sq ft | £480,000 |
| NORTHERN GATEWAY SPORTS PARK, CUCKOO FARM WAY, SEVERALLS LANE, COLCHESTER | sports centre and premises | CO4 5YX | — | £462,500 |
| UNITS 2-3, AUTO WAY, COLCHESTER | car showroom and premises | CO4 9HA | 27,762 sq ft | £462,500 |
| DAVID LLOYD COLCHESTER, UNITED WAY, COLCHESTER | leisure centre and premises | CO4 6AT | 53,150 sq ft | £442,500 |
| LIDL STORE, ST ANDREWS AVENUE, COLCHESTER | shop and premises | CO4 3HU | 21,226 sq ft | £442,500 |
| SEVERALLS HALL, SEVERALLS LANE, COLCHESTER | warehouse, offices and premises | CO4 5JS | 47,151 sq ft | £422,500 |
| 1, NEWCOMEN WAY, COLCHESTER | factory and premises | CO4 9QJ | 63,402 sq ft | £415,000 |
| 1-3 GILBERD COURT, NEWCOMEN WAY, COLCHESTER | factory and premises | CO4 9WN | 50,993 sq ft | £405,000 |
| COOPER, IPSWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER | car showroom and premises | CO4 9TF | 27,656 sq ft | £400,000 |
| UNIT 1, AUTO WAY, COLCHESTER | car showroom and premises | CO4 9HR | 33,968 sq ft | £395,000 |
| 1ST 2ND & PT 3RD FLRS CLINGOE HOUSE KNOWLEDGE GATEWAY, BOUNDARY ROAD, COLCHESTER | offices and premises | CO4 3GS | 26,783 sq ft | £395,000 |
| UNIT 1 TURNER RISE RETAIL PARK, PETROLEA CLOSE, COLCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | CO4 5TU | 31,700 sq ft | £387,500 |
| COLCHESTER OAKS HOSPITAL OAKS PLACE, MILE END ROAD, COLCHESTER | hospital and premises | CO4 5EA | — | £342,500 |
| THE TRINITY SCHOOL, CARRIS CLOSE, COLCHESTER | school and premises | CO4 6ED | — | £342,500 |
| UNIT 3, NORTHERN GATEWAY LEISURE PARK, UNITED WAY, COLCHESTER | cinema and premises | CO4 5UP | — | £342,000 |
| 850, THE CRESCENT, COLCHESTER BUSINESS PARK, COLCHESTER | offices and premises | CO4 9YQ | 18,662 sq ft | £335,000 |
| MAREL FOOD SYSTEMS, WYNCOLLS ROAD, COLCHESTER | warehouse and premises | CO4 9HW | 42,466 sq ft | £297,500 |
| CATALYST HOUSE, NEWCOMEN WAY, COLCHESTER | warehouse and premises | CO4 9TG | 38,412 sq ft | £295,000 |
| 10 EASTER PARK, AXIAL WAY, COLCHESTER | warehouse and premises | CO4 5WY | 30,971 sq ft | £292,500 |
| UNIT 2A, WYNCOLLS ROAD, COLCHESTER | warehouse and premises | CO4 9HU | 35,689 sq ft | £287,500 |
| 900, THE CRESCENT, COLCHESTER BUSINESS PARK, COLCHESTER | offices and premises | CO4 9YQ | 17,286 sq ft | £287,500 |
| UNIT 5 TURNER RISE RETAIL PARK, PETROLEA CLOSE, COLCHESTER | retail warehouse and premises | CO4 5TU | 17,778 sq ft | £285,000 |
| LANCASTER HOUSE, WYNCOLLS ROAD, COLCHESTER | car showroom and premises | CO4 9HR | 20,361 sq ft | £285,000 |
| 4, WYNCOLLS ROAD, COLCHESTER | warehouse and premises | CO4 9HU | 34,255 sq ft | £272,500 |
| UNIT D E & F, CAXTON COURT, NEWCOMEN WAY, COLCHESTER | factory and premises | CO4 9TG | 32,122 sq ft | £272,500 |
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 →