How much does microchipping cost in Colchester?
The benchmark calculated 11 Sept 2026 for Microchip Implantation in Colchester (any pet) has a median listed price of £25.75, based on 6 quality-checked published prices. The local benchmark ranges from £20 to £42.
- Median
- £25.75
- Sample: Any pet
- 6 prices
- Range
- £20 to £42
- Latest benchmark observation
- May 2026
- Vs UK
- -6.4%
Source: Colchester source-backed practice prices. Methodology
Cite thishttps://comparevetpricing.co.uk/prices/microchipping/colchester#answer
This local guide has a limited sample. Use it as local context alongside the broader city and national procedure pages, and check the number of comparable prices before drawing conclusions.
Local benchmark
The table separates species where the source data does. Medians use quality-checked observations only; from-prices are counted but excluded from medians unless converted into comparable values.
Computed 11 Sept 2026
| Benchmark | Median | Range | Comparable prices | Versus UK median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any pet | £25.75 | £20 to £42 | 6 | 6.4% below |
| Dog | £20 | £20 to £20 | 1 | 33.3% below |
| Cat | £20 | £20 to £20 | 1 | 31.0% below |
Published practice prices in Colchester
The prices below are current publishable prices for this procedure in the local dataset. Confirm the latest amount, inclusions, and clinical suitability with the practice before booking.
Practices are ranked by published source-backed price for this procedure. No practice pays to appear higher in this list.
| Practice | Pet | Weight / comparability | Price | Ownership | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Pet Clinic Inside Jollyes Pet Store, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5TU | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £20Jollyes Community Pet Clinic booking prices. the Colchester store page lists a Community Pet Clinic at the branch | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
| Community Pet Clinic Inside Jollyes Pet Store, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5TU | Cat | Not statedHigh comparability | £20Jollyes Community Pet Clinic booking prices. the Colchester store page lists a Community Pet Clinic at the branch | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
| Community Pet Clinic Inside Jollyes Pet Store, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5TU | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £20Dog/puppy and cat/kitten microchipping are both listed at this price. Published Jollyes Community Pet Clinic prices. the official Jollyes Colchester store page confirms Community Pet Clinic availability at the CO4 5TU branch | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
| Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd t/a Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Off Maudlyn Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2GU | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £25 | linnaeus | Practice website | Current: checked 17 Sept 2026Report issue |
| Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd t/a Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd Colne Valley Veterinary Practice, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9ET | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £25 | linnaeus | Practice website | Current: checked 17 Sept 2026Report issue |
| Companion Care (Colchester) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets Inside Pets at Home, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YN | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £28Official Colchester Vets4Pets practice prices | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 30 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Penrose Veterinary Group Ltd 70 Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9XE | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £30 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre 39 Church Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0SU | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £42 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 30 Apr 2026Report issue |
Colchester context
The national benchmark median for microchipping (any pet) is £27.5. The Colchester benchmark is 6.4% below versus that national median.
Microchipping is usually highly comparable, but confirm whether database registration is included.
Before booking
- Does the price include implanting the chip and initial database registration?A chip price is useful only when its registration scope is clear.
- Is a separate consultation fee required?Some listings price the item alone while others bundle an appointment.
- Is the displayed amount conditional on another service or plan?Primary tariffs can discount microchipping when bought with vaccination.
- Use the full Colchester city page for wider local comparison.
Price-scope evidence: CMA 2026 price-list comparison definitions; Uckfield Vets price list (January 2026).