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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 82 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
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
46.46(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.28(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.28(+30%)
Public order
7.21(+41%)
Other theft
5.79(+6%)
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 £100,000 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
Flats18£150,500
Detached24£348,250
Terraced42£280,000
Semi-Detached42£309,250

10 years median price trend in Berechurch

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

All postcodes in Berechurch

CO28XF

Friday Wood Green

CO27QJ

Chariot Drive

CO28UA

Queensland Drive

CO20BW

Nathan Court

CO27QT

Mersea Road

CO29NJ

Gryps Close

CO28QT

Windsor Close

CO20BG

Holt Drive

CO29FX

Henry Everett Grove

CO27QU

Berechurch Road

CO28QE

The Willows

CO20DH

Holt Drive

CO20DR

Holt Drive

CO28QU

Buxton Road

CO29NW

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28NJ

Monkwick Avenue

CO27RD

Pownall Crescent

CO27PZ

Berechurch Road

CO28UU

Mackay Court

CO28QB

Silverthorne Close

CO29FL

Madeley Close

CO28QG

Mersea Road

CO28WT

John Hammond Close

CO28QF

Crosstree Walk

CO28PF

Parnell Close

CO28UX

Adelaide Drive

CO28PX

The Willows

CO28WJ

William Harris Way

CO29FB

Aggregate Walk

CO28LX

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO27RH

Mersea Road

CO28QA

Holm Oak

CO28QY

Mersea Road

CO28QJ

Talcott Road

CO20AH

Ash Grove

CO20AS

Gosfield Road

CO29FJ

Lungley Rise

CO28XJ

Maryborough Grove

CO20DJ

Holt Drive

CO28NF

Monkwick Avenue

CO28NL

Monkwick Avenue

CO29FF

Fowler Road

CO28PR

Wych Elm

CO28UG

Brisbane Way

CO20AP

Blackheath

CO20BE

Pebmarsh Close

CO27QP

Meyrick Crescent

CO28WP

John Lawrence Walk

CO28NU

Prince Philip Road

CO28XR

Tamworth Chase

CO27QB

Berechurch Road

CO28XH

Brisbane Way

CO20AE

Blackheath

CO28PL

Buckley Place

CO28UR

Launceston Close

CO28PA

Prince Philip Road

CO28UD

Queensland Drive

CO20BU

Mersea Road

CO28PE

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO27PF

King George Road

CO28UT

Adelaide Drive

CO20AD

Blackheath

CO29FW

Pier Close

CO28PQ

Berefield Way

CO28UH

Perth Close

CO27TG

Circus Square

CO28QR

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28RD

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28LZ

Beeleigh Close

CO28QZ

Mersea Road

CO28UN

Onslow Crescent

CO28PY

The Willows

CO28PB

Coronation Avenue

CO28WS

Helen Ewing Place

CO28WN

Agnes Silverside Close

CO27PS

Lord Holland Road

CO28FJ

Nightingale Court

CO27PX

Sandringham Drive

CO20AT

Finchingfield Way

CO27QD

Berechurch Road

CO28YW

Richard Nichols Close

CO28QN

Firlie Walk

CO27PA

Daniel Cole Road

CO28NH

Sheering Walk

CO29GP

Wall Mews

CO29NN

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28LY

The Parade

CO28QP

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28WR

James Parnell Drive

CO28US

Darwin Close

CO29GQ

Cinder Street

CO27RF

Pownall Crescent

CO28QD

Snowberry Grove

CO29RQ

Berechurch Road

CO28UE

Melbourne Chase

CO29FZ

Trowel Place

CO20AR

Blenheim Drive

CO28NE

Monkwick Avenue

CO27QA

Berechurch Road

CO20BH

Holt Drive

Data Sources

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