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Abbey Field

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About

Abbey Field is a residential and recreational area located in Colchester, Essex. It is known for its large open parkland, which includes sports facilities, playgrounds, and walking paths. The area is bordered by residential streets, with a mix of housing types, from terraced homes to modern developments. Abbey Field is also close to Colchester’s town centre, making it convenient for shopping and amenities.

The park itself is a focal point, often used for community events, sports matches, and leisure activities. Nearby, you’ll find Colchester General Hospital and the Garrison area, adding to the locality’s practical appeal. The River Colne runs along one side of Abbey Field, providing a natural boundary and scenic views. Public transport links are accessible, with bus routes connecting the area to other parts of the town.

Area overview

On average Abbey Field has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 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 of residents in Abbey Field is £57,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Abbey Field: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Field Population

8,081

Population density

3,565.7 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Abbey Field area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,250 up to £1,337,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£712,500	£326,250	£543,125	£1,142,500	£1,306,513
Flats	28	£197,250	£107,000	£171,250	£244,000	£339,875
Semi-Detached	28	£391,750	£250,500	£328,375	£451,875	£941,250
Terraced	23	£310,000	£260,000	£267,500	£375,000	£436,700

10 years price trend in Abbey Field

All postcodes in Abbey Field

CO27UN

Baynard Green

CO27FG

Circular Road West

CO27FL

Circular Road West

CO27JP

Layer Road

CO33AL

Beaconsfield Avenue

CO33AZ

Maldon Road

CO33DL

Butt Road

CO33NH

Lexden Road

CO27HT

Layer Road

CO27GH

Cavalry Road

CO27UU

Alport Avenue

CO33DU

Constantine Road

CO33NT

Victoria Road

CO33TW

Athelstan Road

CO27GZ

Circular Road North

CO27FS

Cavalry Road

CO27HS

Gladwin Road

CO27JR

Rainsborowe Road

CO27WD

Abbey Field

CO33DS

Butt Road

CO33EE

Wickham Road

CO27HN

Gladwin Road

CO27WA

Dapifer Close

CO33EB

Errington Road

CO27GN

Stable Road

CO33AS

Honywood Road

CO33NX

Victoria Road

CO33NE

Lexden Road

CO33PB

Queen's Road

CO27HY

Circular Road West

CO33DN

Salisbury Avenue

CO33DW

Salisbury Avenue

CO33PE

Cambridge Road

CO27TQ

Cavalry Road

CO33DE

Alexandra Terrace

CO33DR

Butt Road

CO33UB

Eudo Road

CO27JN

Broughton Close

CO27NQ

Blacksmith Lane

CO33BE

Athelstan Road

CO33NF

Lexden Road

CO33TY

Audley Road

CO27BU

Cavalry Road

CO27FU

Butt Road

CO27GL

Le Cateau Road

CO33FN

Cavalry Road

CO27FB

Cavalry Road

CO27HP

Wavell Avenue

CO27JL

Broughton Close

CO27UE

Circular Road South

CO27UP

Circular Road South

CO27US

Abbey Field View

CO33AY

Maldon Road

CO33BJ

Maldon Road

CO33BN

Capel Road

CO33HX

Creffield Road

CO33HY

Creffield Road

CO33NN

Beverley Road

CO33TR

Irvine Road

CO33UE

Rawstorn Road

CO27HU

Aisne Road

CO27JG

Cannons Close

CO27XB

Fitzgilbert Road

CO33AH

Maldon Road

CO33NL

Silvanus Close

CO33NY

Queen's Road

CO27FR

Circular Road West

CO33AW

Inglis Road

CO33BQ

Maldon Road

CO33BU

Butt Road

CO33HU

Inglis Road

CO33UD

Shrub End Road

CO27JY

Layer Road

CO33AR

Errington Road

CO33DT

Butt Road

CO33DX

Constantine Road

CO33TN

Athelstan Road

CO27GF

Abbey Field

CO27JA

Cambrai Road

CO27JT

Rainsborowe Road

CO27TR

Circular Road West

CO27UA

Circular Road South

CO33BD

Maldon Road

CO33ED

Butt Road

CO33GE

Maldon Road

CO33NG

Beverley Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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