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About

Abbey Field is a large open parkland situated to the north of Colchester's historic town centre. The area is dominated by expansive grassy fields and recreational spaces, bordered by residential streets. It serves as a significant green lung for the city, providing facilities for sports, casual walks, and community events. The layout is straightforward, with paths cutting across the open ground.

The park is named for St John's Abbey, the ruins of which stand at its southern edge near the River Colne. These historic flint remains, set against the green backdrop, are a quiet landmark. The area also contains the city's main crematorium and a modern leisure centre with a swimming pool, creating a blend of civic functions within the green space.

Area overview

On average Abbey Field has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey Field is £75,534 per year. There are 4 schools in Abbey Field: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbey Field is home to around 8,081 people, with a population density of about 3,565.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Field Population
8,081
Population density
3,565.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.87(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.04(-30%)
Public order
7.55(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.18(+12%)
Vehicle crime
5.82(+28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,419
79.39%
Other White
536
6.63%
Indian
153
1.89%
Other Asian
130
1.61%
African
125
1.55%
Total population: 8,085

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,850
44.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,186
18.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
891
14.05%
No qualifications
579
9.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
451
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 6,343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,167
34.84%
Owns outright
973
29.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
755
22.54%
Other social rented
218
6.51%
Other forms of private rent
155
4.63%
Total households: 3,350

Property prices in Abbey Field

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Abbey Field area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,250 up to £1,255,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Field in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Field over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£758,750
Flats25£205,000
Semi-Detached30£372,500
Terraced14£321,250

10 years median price trend in Abbey Field

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Field.

All postcodes in Abbey Field

CO33BD

Maldon Road

CO27HQ

Turnstile Square

CO27TD

Le Cateau Road

CO33BL

Maldon Road

CO33HE

Wellesley Road

CO27NJ

Roman Circus Walk

CO33DF

Alexandra Road

CO33DG

Butt Road

CO33ND

Lexden Road

CO27LB

Harp Meadow Lane

CO27WE

Butt Road

CO33TX

Capel Road

CO27HR

Wavell Avenue

CO27UF

Circular Road South

CO27UX

Drury Road

CO33BB

St Helena Mews

CO27JH

Layer Road

CO27NB

Le Cateau Road

CO33HP

Inglis Road

CO27AW

Cavalry Road

CO27GD

Garland Road

CO27UZ

Drury Road

CO33NS

Cambridge Road

CO27WB

Colet Crescent

CO33HW

Oxford Road

CO33BA

St Helena Road

CO33NR

Cambridge Road

CO33PH

West Lodge Road

CO33AP

Maldon Road

CO27NF

Roman Circus Walk

CO33TP

Irvine Road

CO27JE

Mons Road

CO33BH

Maldon Road

CO33DJ

Beaconsfield Avenue

CO33JB

Creffield Road

CO27HW

Gladwin Road

CO27UY

Drury Road

CO33AJ

Burlington Road

CO33AN

Maldon Road

CO33AX

Maldon Road

CO33TU

Capel Road

CO27AP

Cavalry Road

CO27BY

Drury Road

CO27JS

Rainsborowe Road

CO33DB

Alexandra Road

CO33DZ

Hamilton Road

CO33HD

Wellesley Road

CO33UA

Shrub End Road

CO27FF

Kensington Road

CO27FH

Kensington Road

CO27JW

Layer Road

CO27NA

Le Cateau Road

CO33HL

Keble Close

CO27UG

Little Foxburrows

CO33NU

Victoria Road

CO33TT

Irvine Road

CO33HN

Oxford Road

CO27JF

Menin Road

CO33EA

Errington Road

CO33HJ

Hospital Road

CO33HR

Gray Road

CO27NG

Roman Circus Walk

CO27NH

Goojerat Road

CO33AU

Christ Church Court

CO33HT

Oxford Road

CO33GB

Constantine Road

CO33AQ

Maldon Road

CO33TS

Irvine Road

CO27FP

Crystal Walk

CO27UT

Berechurch Road

CO33BZ

Butt Road

CO33DP

Butt Road

CO33HQ

Oxford Court

CO33NP

Queens Road

CO33NW

Della Court

CO33NZ

Queens Road

CO33AT

Ireton Road

CO33FP

Butt Road

CO33PD

Queens Road

CO27BE

The Rayleighs

CO27GE

Garland Road

CO27UW

Ypres Road

CO33JA

Creffield Road

CO27HZ

Aisne Road

CO27JB

Menin Road

CO27NE

Roman Circus Walk

CO27UH

Circular Road South

CO33AG

Maldon Road

CO27FJ

Richmond Road

CO27SX

New Town and Christ Church

CO33BG

Maldon Road

CO27JU

Rainsborowe Road

CO33JD

Hospital Road

CO33TZ

Audley Road

CO27FT

Hussar Close

CO27HH

Longedryve

CO27BZ

Cavalry Road

CO33HF

Wellesley Road

CO27TL

Stable Road

CO33DH

Beaconsfield Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.