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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Central Colchester
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Middleborough
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Church Street
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North Station Road
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Market Close
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Orchard Road
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Castle Road
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Museum Street
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Cowdray Avenue
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Victoria Chase
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St Julian Grove
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Guildford Road
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Central Colchester
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Vineyard Street
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Manor Road
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Lexden Road
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Sir Isaac's Walk
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East Stockwell Street
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Roman Road
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Cowdray Avenue
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Inverness Close
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Fenwick Drive
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Wells Road
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Riverside Place
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Central Colchester
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St John's Street
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St Marys Fields
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Pope's Lane
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Rotary Way
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Lexden Road
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Oaks Drive
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Northgate Street
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Central Colchester
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Central Colchester
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Clarendon Way
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Short Cut Road
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East Stockwell Street
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John Harper Street
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Maidenburgh Street
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Maidenburgh Street
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Colne Bank Avenue
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Victoria Chase
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Bloyes Mews
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Lincoln Way
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Eaglegate
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Ely Gardens
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Central Colchester
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Central Colchester
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Balkerne Hill
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Colne Bank Avenue
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Hereford Road
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High Street
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Head Street
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Balkerne Close
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Green's Yard
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Claremont Heights
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Claremont Heights
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Land Lane
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East Street
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Rosebery Avenue
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Essex Street
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Hospital Lane
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Central Colchester
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Moorside
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Culver Street East
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Balkerne Gardens
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High Street
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East Stockwell Street
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Cowdray Avenue
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Claremont Heights
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Harold Collins Place
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Fennings Chase
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Guildford Road
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High Street
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Moorside
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Abbey Gate Street
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Arthur Street
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Lexden Road
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Bloyes Mews
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Middle Mill
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Leete Way
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Culver Street West
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Bergholt Road
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Culver Street East
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Central Colchester
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Balkerne Close
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Balkerne Close
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High Street
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Central Colchester
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Lichfield Close
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Durham Square
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East Bay
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Smythies Avenue
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Guildford Road
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East Street
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Central Colchester
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Osborne Street
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Rawstorn Road
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High Street
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St John's Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.