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About

Berechurch ward lies in the southern part of Colchester, largely defined by the Roman River valley to its west and south. The area encompasses significant green spaces like Lower Castle Park and the grounds of the former Berechurch Hall, alongside residential neighbourhoods such as Shrub End and the Monkwick estate. Its landscape is a mix of post-war housing, modern developments, and areas of open farmland, creating a varied suburban character.

A notable feature is the presence of the former Berechurch Industrial Estate, reflecting the area's economic history. The ward is also home to the large Colchester Garrison facilities, including the Military Corrective Training Centre, which shapes a distinct part of the local environment. Transport links are provided by the A133 and the nearby Colchester Town railway station, connecting it to the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Berechurch has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Berechurch is £54,744 per year. There are 4 schools in Berechurch: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Berechurch is home to around 11,235 people, with a population density of about 1,731.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Berechurch Population
11,235
Population density
1,731.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.59(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.37(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.1(-30%)
Public order
6.76(+30%)
Other theft
5.43(-2%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,256
82.37%
Other White
554
4.93%
African
373
3.32%
Other Asian
226
2.01%
Other
122
1.09%
Total population: 11,237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,120
24.41%
No qualifications
1,755
20.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,575
18.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,434
16.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,077
12.4%
Total 16+ residents: 8,686

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,572
35.3%
Owns outright
1,126
25.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
695
15.61%
Social rents from council
627
14.08%
Other social rented
328
7.37%
Total households: 4,453

Property prices in Berechurch

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Berechurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £565,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Berechurch 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 Berechurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£348,500
Flats17£170,000
Semi-Detached48£293,000
Terraced35£275,000

10 years median price trend in Berechurch

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

All postcodes in Berechurch

CO28RE

Berechurch Hall Road

CO27QA

Berechurch Road

CO27RD

Pownall Crescent

CO20AW

Rose Court

CO20AY

Finchingfield Way

CO27RE

Pownall Crescent

CO28PT

Mersea Road

CO28YW

Richard Nichols Close

CO28UJ

Rockhampton Walk

CO28WP

John Lawrence Walk

CO28WR

James Parnell Drive

CO29FL

Madeley Close

CO27PN

Queen Mary Avenue

CO27QZ

Mersea Road

CO27PG

King George Road

CO20AH

Ash Grove

CO27PZ

Berechurch Road

CO28QA

Holm Oak

CO29FY

Foundation Way

CO27QQ

Berechurch Road

CO27RS

Midland Close

CO28LW

Bardfield Road

CO29NW

Berechurch Hall Road

CO27QE

Berechurch Road

CO27QL

Nancy Smith Close

CO28UL

Fremantle Road

CO29FT

Builder Gardens

CO20BN

Holt Drive

CO20DN

Maraschino Crescent

CO20DP

Holt Drive

CO27TJ

Britannia Mews

CO28WN

Agnes Silverside Close

CO27QB

Berechurch Road

CO28LX

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28XF

Friday Wood Green

CO29NU

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28NN

School Road

CO27RF

Pownall Crescent

CO28LR

Monkwick Avenue

CO28PD

Coronation Avenue

CO28QH

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO29FB

Aggregate Walk

CO20DG

Holt Drive

CO20DH

Holt Drive

CO27PQ

King George Road

CO28QT

Windsor Close

CO20DB

Berechurch Hall Road

CO29FF

Fowler Road

CO29FW

Pier Close

CO20BL

Holt Drive

CO27PB

Gurdon Road

CO28UU

Mackay Court

CO29FZ

Trowel Place

CO28UN

Onslow Crescent

CO29NJ

Gryps Close

CO20AR

Blenheim Drive

CO28PE

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO27PA

Daniel Cole Road

CO27QY

Meyrick Crescent

CO28NR

Monkwick Avenue

CO28WS

Helen Ewing Place

CO20BE

Pebmarsh Close

CO27PP

Gurdon Road

CO27SH

Dudley Close

CO28UA

Queensland Drive

CO27QG

Valentinus Crescent

CO28RB

Mersea Road

CO27QF

Berechurch Road

CO20AX

Thaxted Walk

CO28NA

Monkwick Avenue

CO28ND

Monkwick Avenue

CO28UP

Sydney Street

CO20AB

Blackheath

CO20BD

Wethersfield Road

CO28LS

Terling Close

CO28LU

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28PL

Buckley Place

CO28LP

Inworth Walk

CO29FJ

Lungley Rise

CO27PE

King George Road

CO27RG

Pownall Crescent

CO28NB

Monkwick Avenue

CO27QJ

Chariot Drive

CO28LL

Bardfield Road

CO28PB

Coronation Avenue

CO28XH

Brisbane Way

CO28YN

Hobart Gardens

CO20AL

Chestnut Avenue

CO20AP

Blackheath

CO28PR

Wych Elm

CO28RQ

Lethe Grove

CO28US

Darwin Close

CO29FX

Henry Everett Grove

CO28LY

The Parade

CO27PD

Maple Way

CO28NG

Ridgewell Way

CO28QU

Buxton Road

CO28UX

Adelaide Drive

CO28UY

Wyndham Close

CO29FG

Spencer Road

Data Sources

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