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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

CO28NB

Monkwick Avenue

CO28PZ

The Willows

CO28NA

Monkwick Avenue

CO28QS

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO20BX

Mersea Road

CO28RQ

Lethe Grove

CO29FE

Hooper Avenue

CO28UW

Onslow Crescent

CO28PP

Mersea Road

CO20DL

Marasca End

CO20AY

Finchingfield Way

CO28UQ

Queensland Drive

CO27RG

Pownall Crescent

CO28XS

Armidale Walk

CO27QX

Meyrick Crescent

CO28LN

Monkwick Avenue

CO27QF

Berechurch Road

CO28LL

Bardfield Road

CO27QN

Mario Way

CO27PE

King George Road

CO27PY

Gurdon Road

CO28LW

Bardfield Road

CO27PH

Queen Mary Avenue

CO29FY

Foundation Way

CO20AJ

Blackheath

CO27QW

Memnon Court

CO20AX

Thaxted Walk

CO28UB

Adelaide Drive

CO20AN

Hetherington Close

CO28LU

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28WU

Thomas Benold Walk

CO27QQ

Berechurch Road

CO27PN

Queen Mary Avenue

CO27PG

King George Road

CO28WW

John Mace Road

CO20BJ

Boyles Court

CO20BA

Felstead Close

CO28RH

Lethe Grove

CO28PD

Coronation Avenue

CO20AL

Chestnut Avenue

CO28UL

Fremantle Road

CO27PR

Harrison Road

CO20AW

Rose Court

CO28NS

Prince Charles Road

CO20DB

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28ND

Monkwick Avenue

CO27TF

Secundus Drive

CO28LR

Monkwick Avenue

CO27PL

Queen Mary Avenue

CO28PT

Mersea Road

CO28YN

Hobart Gardens

CO28NR

Monkwick Avenue

CO27PJ

Queen Mary Avenue

CO20DG

Holt Drive

CO27TU

John Castle Way

CO28NP

Sage Road

CO20DE

Bounstead Road

CO27QE

Berechurch Road

CO28LT

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO20AB

Blackheath

CO27QY

Meyrick Crescent

CO27RE

Pownall Crescent

CO28PU

Mersea Road

CO28QL

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28PN

Mersea Road

CO20AZ

Finchingfield Way

CO28QH

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28XG

Friday Wood Green

CO27PB

Gurdon Road

CO27RS

Midland Close

CO28WL

Rose Allen Avenue

CO27QL

Nancy Smith Close

CO28XE

Friday Wood Green

CO28NX

Prince Philip Road

CO28RE

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28WX

John Mace Road

CO27QG

Valentinus Crescent

CO29NU

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28UZ

Cairns Road

CO20BY

Mersea Road

CO28XQ

Richard Day Walk

CO28WZ

James Gore Drive

CO28XP

Hillston Close

CO20AA

Blackheath

CO27PD

Maple Way

CO20BB

Wethersfield Road

CO27PW

Queen Mary Avenue

CO28LS

Terling Close

CO28PS

Mayberry Walk

CO20BL

Holt Drive

CO28RF

Berechurch Hall Road

CO20BR

West Donyland Court

CO29FT

Builder Gardens

CO28NG

Ridgewell Way

CO28PH

Middlewick Close

CO28NT

Prince Philip Road

CO27TJ

Britannia Mews

CO20BD

Wethersfield Road

CO28NZ

Moy Road

CO27PQ

King George Road

Data Sources

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