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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Cowdray Avenue
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High Street
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High Street
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Castle Road
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Victoria Chase
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Margaret Road
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Moorside
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Central Colchester
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Brook Street
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Brook Street
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Moorside
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Central Colchester
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Crouch Street
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Moorside
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Central Colchester
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West Stockwell Street
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Mercers Way
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Albert Street
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High Street
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East Stockwell Street
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Catchpool Road
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East Hill
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East Street
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Sheepen Road
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Lexden Road
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St Peter's Street
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High Street
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Henry Swan Way
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High Street
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Causton Road
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High Street
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Clarendon Way
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Cowdray Avenue
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Queen Street
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Culver Street East
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Priory Street
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Henry Laver Court
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High Street
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High Street
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St Peter's Street
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West Stockwell Street
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Jarmin Road
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North Station Road
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Central Colchester
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Cowdray Avenue
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East Hill
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Ipswich Road
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Bristol Road
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Central Colchester
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Central Colchester
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Priory Street
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Balkerne Hill
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St Peter's Street
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St Peter's Street
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Cowdray Crescent
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Central Colchester
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Culver Street West
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Trinity Street
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Colne Bank Avenue
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Middleborough
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East Street
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Lichfield Close
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Smythies Avenue
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Bury Close
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Chapel Street North
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Stanwell Street
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Arthur Street
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Balkerne Hill
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Central Colchester
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Moorside
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Nunn's Road
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Central Colchester
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High Street
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Queen Street
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East Hill
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York Place
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Carlisle Close
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Moorside
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Central Colchester
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Manor Road
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James Wick Court
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St Runwald Street
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Parkside Quarter
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Osborne Street
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Head Street
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High Street
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St Paul's Road
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Ryegate Road
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Hillsleigh Mews
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Hereford Road
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Moorside
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Nicholsons Grove
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Papillon Road
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Sheepen Road
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Lexden Road
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Central Colchester
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Parkside Quarter
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Northgate Street
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Central Colchester
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Central Colchester
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.