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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 90 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
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
46.28(+47%)
Public order
9.65(+88%)
Vehicle crime
7.67(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.55(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.18(+13%)
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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £339,500 in Abbey Field area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,250 up to £1,150,000.

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
Semi-Detached39£375,000
Terraced20£311,250
Flats28£207,500
Detached19£777,500

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

CO27UP

Circular Road South

CO33DG

Butt Road

CO33NN

Silvanus Close

CO33EB

Errington Road

CO33JB

Creffield Road

CO33JD

Hospital Road

CO33AH

Maldon Road

CO27FP

Crystal Walk

CO33HQ

Oxford Court

CO33DN

Salisbury Avenue

CO33EE

Wickham Road

CO27TL

Stable Road

CO33HT

Oxford Road

CO33HE

Wellesley Road

CO27JR

Rainsborowe Road

CO33PD

Queens Road

CO27FU

Dragoon Road

CO27UW

Ypres Road

CO27BU

Cavalry Road

CO27TR

Circular Road West

CO27NJ

Roman Circus Walk

CO33AJ

Burlington Road

CO27JA

Cambrai Road

CO27AW

Cavalry Road

CO27JH

Layer Road

CO33NY

Handford Place

CO33DE

Alexandra Terrace

CO33NF

Lexden Road

CO27HS

Gladwin Road

CO27UT

Berechurch Road

CO33UA

Shrub End Road

CO27GH

Cavalry Road

CO27UU

Drury Road

CO33DH

Beaconsfield Avenue

CO27SX

New Town and Christ Church

CO33DU

Constantine Road

CO27JG

Cannons Close

CO27BY

Drury Road

CO27GL

Stable Road

CO33BE

Maldon Road

CO33DP

Butt Road

CO27GD

Garland Road

CO27JW

Layer Road

CO27UF

Circular Road South

CO27JP

Layer Road

CO33ED

Wickham Road

CO33BH

Maldon Road

CO33HU

Inglis Road

CO27NG

Roman Circus Walk

CO33HR

Gray Road

CO33DJ

Beaconsfield Avenue

CO33NU

Victoria Road

CO33BA

St Helena Road

CO27FF

Kensington Road

CO27FS

Lancer Street

CO33NT

Victoria Road

CO27HN

Layer Road

CO27FL

Eltham Close

CO33NH

Lexden Road

CO33AU

Christ Church Court

CO33AL

Maldon Road

CO27FR

Richmond Road

CO27UA

Circular Road South

CO33NR

Cambridge Road

CO27UG

Little Foxburrows

CO27US

Abbey Field View

CO33NL

West Lodge Road

CO33DX

Constantine Road

CO33EA

Errington Road

CO27LB

Harp Meadow Lane

CO33BJ

Maldon Road

CO27JE

Mons Road

CO33AZ

Maldon Road

CO33AR

Maldon Road

CO33TR

Irvine Road

CO33AP

Maldon Road

CO27FB

Cavalry Road

CO27NA

Le Cateau Road

CO33NP

Queens Road

CO33AT

Ireton Road

CO27HR

Wavell Avenue

CO27HW

Gladwin Road

CO33NZ

Queens Road

CO33DW

Salisbury Avenue

CO27HZ

Aisne Road

CO33AX

Maldon Road

CO27TQ

Cavalry Road

CO27HT

Layer Road

CO33PB

Queens Road

CO33AW

Maldon Road

CO27JS

Rainsborowe Road

CO27GZ

Circular Road North

CO33BL

Maldon Road

CO27NH

Goojerat Road

CO27GN

Stable Road

CO27NQ

Blacksmith Lane

CO27HP

Wavell Avenue

CO33PE

Cambridge Road

CO27WD

Lodders Walk

CO33UB

Shrub End Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.