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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

CO27HX

Barside Terrace

CO27UN

Baynard Green

CO27FG

Lambeth Road

CO27FL

Eltham Close

CO33AL

Maldon Road

CO33AZ

Maldon Road

CO33DL

Butt Road

CO33NH

Lexden Road

CO27JP

Layer Road

CO27HT

Layer Road

CO27UU

Drury Road

CO27GH

Cavalry Road

CO33DU

Constantine Road

CO33NT

Victoria Road

CO33TW

Athelstan Road

CO27GZ

Circular Road North

CO27HS

Gladwin Road

CO27WD

Lodders Walk

CO33DS

Butt Road

CO33EE

Wickham Road

CO27FS

Lancer Street

CO27JR

Rainsborowe Road

CO27HN

Layer Road

CO33NX

Victoria Road

CO33PB

Queens Road

CO27WA

Dapifer Close

CO33EB

Errington Road

CO27GN

Stable Road

CO33AS

Honywood Road

CO33NE

Lexden Road

CO27HY

Hampton Court Close

CO33PE

Cambridge Road

CO33DN

Salisbury Avenue

CO33DW

Salisbury Avenue

CO27TQ

Cavalry Road

CO33UB

Shrub End Road

CO33DE

Alexandra Terrace

CO33DR

Butt Road

CO33BE

Maldon Road

CO33NF

Lexden Road

CO27JN

Layer Road

CO27NQ

Blacksmith Lane

CO33TY

Audley Road

CO27BU

Cavalry Road

CO27GL

Stable Road

CO27FU

Dragoon Road

CO33FN

Cavalry Road

CO27JL

Broughton Close

CO27UE

Circular Road South

CO27UP

Circular Road South

CO27US

Abbey Field View

CO33AY

Maldon Road

CO33TR

Irvine Road

CO27FB

Cavalry Road

CO27HP

Wavell Avenue

CO33BJ

Maldon Road

CO33BN

Maldon Road

CO33HX

Creffield Road

CO33HY

Creffield Road

CO33NN

Silvanus Close

CO33UE

Shrub End Road

CO27HU

Aisne Road

CO27JG

Cannons Close

CO27XB

Fitzgilbert Road

CO33NL

West Lodge Road

CO33AH

Maldon Road

CO33NY

Handford Place

CO27FR

Richmond Road

CO33AW

Maldon Road

CO33HU

Inglis Road

CO33UD

Shrub End Road

CO27JY

Layer Road

CO33TN

Athelstan Road

CO33BQ

Maldon Road

CO33BU

Butt Road

CO33AR

Maldon Road

CO33DT

Butt Road

CO33DX

Constantine Road

CO27GF

Crimea Walk

CO27JT

Rainsborowe Road

CO27UA

Circular Road South

CO33GE

Maldon Road

CO27JA

Cambrai Road

CO27TR

Circular Road West

CO33ED

Wickham Road

CO33NG

Beverley Road

Data Sources

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