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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

CO28NU

Prince Philip Road

CO20AN

Hetherington Close

CO20AT

Finchingfield Way

CO28NX

Prince Philip Road

CO28PU

Mersea Road

CO28PZ

The Willows

CO20BR

West Donyland Court

CO28LN

Monkwick Avenue

CO28LT

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28RF

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28RA

Mersea Road

CO28UB

Adelaide Drive

CO20BG

Holt Drive

CO27PS

Lord Holland Road

CO27PY

Gurdon Road

CO28NS

Prince Charles Road

CO20BQ

Chancery Grove

CO28PA

Prince Philip Road

CO28PX

The Willows

CO27TU

John Castle Way

CO28RH

Lethe Grove

CO20BX

Mersea Road

CO28QD

Snowberry Grove

CO28WT

John Hammond Close

CO20BH

Holt Drive

CO20DJ

Holt Drive

CO20BU

Mersea Road

CO27PH

Queen Mary Avenue

CO27RJ

Bourne Court

CO28LZ

Beeleigh Close

CO28NF

Monkwick Avenue

CO28NH

Sheering Walk

CO28QG

Mersea Road

CO28WZ

James Gore Drive

CO29FH

Travers Road

CO20AE

Blackheath

CO28NE

Monkwick Avenue

CO28NT

Prince Philip Road

CO28PQ

Berefield Way

CO28XP

Hillston Close

CO20BP

Cherry Tree Lane

CO28XS

Armidale Walk

CO27PW

Queen Mary Avenue

CO28QS

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28RG

Lethe Grove

CO20DE

Bounstead Road

CO27TG

Circus Square

CO28NL

Monkwick Avenue

CO28QE

The Willows

CO28UE

Melbourne Chase

CO27QN

Mario Way

CO28PN

Mersea Road

CO28QN

Firlie Walk

CO28UZ

Cairns Road

CO28WU

Thomas Benold Walk

CO27PF

King George Road

CO28PW

Mersea Road

CO20DR

Holt Drive

CO28PH

Middlewick Close

CO28QF

Crosstree Walk

CO28UD

Queensland Drive

CO28XQ

Richard Day Walk

CO29RQ

Berechurch Road

CO20BW

Nathan Court

CO27PL

Queen Mary Avenue

CO29GQ

Cinder Street

CO20BA

Felstead Close

CO20BJ

Boyles Court

CO27QD

Berechurch Road

CO28RD

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28UT

Adelaide Drive

CO20DW

Sexton Close

CO20AD

Blackheath

CO28FJ

Nightingale Court

CO29NN

Berechurch Hall Road

CO27QW

Memnon Court

CO28NJ

Monkwick Avenue

CO28WX

John Mace Road

CO29FE

Hooper Avenue

CO28WJ

William Harris Way

CO28XU

The Willows

CO28YT

Bevan Close

CO27QP

Meyrick Crescent

CO27RH

Mersea Road

CO20AA

Blackheath

CO20AU

Finchingfield Way

CO20BB

Wethersfield Road

CO27QX

Meyrick Crescent

CO27TF

Secundus Drive

CO28NP

Sage Road

CO28QR

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28XE

Friday Wood Green

CO20BY

Mersea Road

CO20DL

Marasca End

CO27PJ

Queen Mary Avenue

CO28QJ

Talcott Road

CO20AZ

Finchingfield Way

CO27PX

Sandringham Drive

CO28PS

Mayberry Walk

CO28QW

Queen Elizabeth Way

Data Sources

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