Castle ward is located in the heart of Colchester, encompassing the town’s historic core. It is home to Colchester Castle, a well-preserved Norman keep built on Roman foundations, and the surrounding Castle Park. The area includes High Street, with its mix of shops, cafes, and historic buildings, as well as the Roman Balkerne Gate. The ward serves as a focal point for both tourism and local life.
Residential areas in Castle ward range from modern apartments to older terraced houses, with a blend of students, professionals, and long-term residents. The ward also hosts cultural venues like the Mercury Theatre and Firstsite art gallery. Public transport links are strong, with the town’s bus station and train station nearby, making it a convenient base for commuting. The mix of history, commerce, and community gives Castle ward a distinct character within Colchester.
On average Castle has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 288 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £46,400 per year. There are 6 schools in Castle: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £346,250 |
| Flats | 85 | £178,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £318,500 |
| Terraced | 48 | £287,500 |
10 years price trend in Castle
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East Hill
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Clarendon Way
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Causton Road
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John Harper Street
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Morten Road
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High Street
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Moorside
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Kings Meadow Road
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Cowdray Avenue
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Priory Street
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Moorside
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Hillsleigh Mews
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Priory Street
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Brook Street
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Colne Bank Avenue
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West Stockwell Street
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Nunn's Road
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Margaret Road
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St Paul's Road
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Wycliffe Grove
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Coventry Close
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Norwich Close
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East Street
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Nicholsons Grove
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Bristol Road
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Central Colchester
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Short Wyre Street
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Henry Laver Court
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Papillon Road
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Moorside
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Central Colchester
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Headgate
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Causton Road
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Cowdray Avenue
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High Street
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Central Colchester
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Eaglegate
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East Street
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Nicholsons Grove
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Priory Street
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Osborne Street
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Crouch Street
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Lexden Road
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Keelars Lane
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St Peter's Street
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West Stockwell Street
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Trinity Street
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Church Walk
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North Hill
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Albert Street
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Colne Bank Avenue
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East Stockwell Street
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Maidenburgh Street
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Castle Road
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Central Colchester
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Chiltern Close
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Ely Gardens
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Central Colchester
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Central Colchester
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Abbey Gate Street
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Moorside
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Crouch Street
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Crouch Street
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Cowdray Avenue
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East Stockwell Street
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Catchpool Road
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Culver Street West
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Kings Meadow Road
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Cowdray Avenue
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Priory Street
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Central Colchester
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Balkerne Hill
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James Wick Court
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Manor Road
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Market Close
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Belle Vue Road
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Central Colchester
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Durham Square
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East Street
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Central Colchester
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Whitewell Road
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Henry Laver Court
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Balkerne Hill
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High Street
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North Hill
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Central Colchester
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Cowdray Avenue
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St John's Street
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Abbey Gate Street
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St John's Street
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Crouch Street
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Williams Walk
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Moorside
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Clarendon Way
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Green's Yard
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Northgate Street
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Central Colchester
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Culver Street West
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Balkerne Gardens
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Middleborough
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.