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Berechurch

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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 average crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£325
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £320K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £325 per square foot) in Berechurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Berechurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£327,500£343
Semi-Detached47£308,500£321
Terraced44£280,000£334
Flats16£148,750£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Berechurch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berechurch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£128,500£240,000£208,500
2017£285,000£145,500£240,000£215,000
2018£282,000£147,000£242,500£226,500
2019£296,000£143,750£251,500£223,750
2020£301,500£145,000£250,000£225,000
2021£320,000£154,000£254,000£235,000
2022£360,000£165,000£290,000£280,000
2023£350,000£178,000£300,000£268,000
2024£350,000£159,000£290,000£267,500
2025£348,500£169,500£295,000£275,000
2026£386,250£147,500£320,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berechurch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Berechurch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278£216£247£270
2017£298£229£254£268
2018£271£222£269£266
2019£276£239£276£272
2020£282£240£273£261
2021£322£241£300£299
2022£350£268£329£334
2023£363£291£322£344
2024£332£262£337£324
2025£343£282£323£330
2026£333£222£328£341
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Berechurch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Berechurch in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.