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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

CO33TZ

Audley Road

CO33HD

Wellesley Road

CO27UN

Baynard Green

CO33AN

Maldon Road

CO33BZ

Butt Road

CO27JB

Menin Road

CO27UY

Drury Road

CO27WE

Butt Road

CO33DZ

Hamilton Road

CO27HU

Aisne Road

CO33BU

Butt Road

CO33TT

Irvine Road

CO33UD

Shrub End Road

CO27UX

Drury Road

CO33AG

Maldon Road

CO27HQ

Turnstile Square

CO33BN

Maldon Road

CO33FP

Butt Road

CO27HX

Barside Terrace

CO27FH

Kensington Road

CO33TX

Capel Road

CO33UE

Shrub End Road

CO27JL

Broughton Close

CO27GE

Garland Road

CO33DR

Butt Road

CO33HW

Oxford Road

CO33BG

Maldon Road

CO33TP

Irvine Road

CO27UZ

Drury Road

CO27NB

Le Cateau Road

CO33PH

West Lodge Road

CO27XB

Fitzgilbert Road

CO33FN

Cavalry Road

CO33HF

Wellesley Road

CO27JY

Layer Road

CO27WA

Dapifer Close

CO33NE

Lexden Road

CO33AS

Honywood Road

CO27HH

Longedryve

CO33DT

Butt Road

CO27AP

Cavalry Road

CO33GE

Maldon Road

CO27NF

Roman Circus Walk

CO33HP

Inglis Road

CO33HN

Oxford Road

CO33NG

Beverley Road

CO33TN

Athelstan Road

CO33DL

Butt Road

CO27GF

Crimea Walk

CO27JT

Rainsborowe Road

CO27JU

Rainsborowe Road

CO33AQ

Maldon Road

CO27JN

Layer Road

CO33TS

Irvine Road

CO33BQ

Maldon Road

CO33HL

Keble Close

CO33TY

Audley Road

CO27FG

Lambeth Road

CO27WB

Colet Crescent

CO27TD

Le Cateau Road

CO27UH

Circular Road South

CO33AY

Maldon Road

CO33GB

Constantine Road

CO27UE

Circular Road South

CO33JA

Creffield Road

CO27JF

Menin Road

CO27FJ

Richmond Road

CO27BE

The Rayleighs

CO33NS

Cambridge Road

CO33HX

Creffield Road

CO33DS

Butt Road

CO33ND

Lexden Road

CO27BZ

Cavalry Road

CO33NX

Victoria Road

CO33HY

Creffield Road

CO33TU

Capel Road

CO33BB

St Helena Mews

CO27NE

Roman Circus Walk

CO33HJ

Hospital Road

CO33NW

Della Court

CO33BD

Maldon Road

CO33DB

Alexandra Road

CO27HY

Hampton Court Close

CO33DF

Alexandra Road

CO33TW

Athelstan Road

CO27FT

Hussar Close

Data Sources

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