Area360 logo

Find postcode

Central Colchester

Interactive map displaying Central Colchester

About

Central Colchester is defined by its historic core, with Roman and medieval foundations shaping its layout. The area centres on the High Street and its immediate surrounding lanes, containing a mix of retail, civic buildings, and residential properties. St Botolph's Priory, a notable Norman ruin, stands at its southern edge. The Castle Park provides green space bordering this central zone, with the castle itself a dominant landmark overlooking the town.

The area functions as the primary commercial and administrative hub for the town. Key thoroughfares like Head Street and Queen Street connect to the High Street, facilitating pedestrian and vehicle movement. The Mercury Theatre and Firstsite gallery are located within this central district, alongside the Town Hall and public library. This creates a concentrated area of civic and cultural activity amidst the everyday business of the town centre.

Area overview

On average Central Colchester has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 237 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Colchester is £57,917 per year. There are 6 schools in Central Colchester: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Central Colchester is home to around 11,314 people, with a population density of about 3,224.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
237
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Colchester Population
11,314
Population density
3,224.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
121.09(+289%)
Shoplifting
38.98(+448%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.5(+216%)
Public order
23.07(+344%)
Other theft
20.06(+261%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,757
68.57%
Other White
1,347
11.91%
African
309
2.73%
Indian
288
2.55%
Other Asian
238
2.1%
Total population: 11,312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,846
40.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,592
16.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,266
13.35%
No qualifications
1,260
13.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
847
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 9,483

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,200
39.6%
Owns outright
1,305
23.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,245
22.41%
Other social rented
405
7.29%
Social rents from council
211
3.8%
Total households: 5,555

Property prices in Central Colchester

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Central Colchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Colchester 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 Central Colchester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£346,000
Flats80£171,250
Semi-Detached22£322,500
Terraced60£290,000

10 years median price trend in Central Colchester

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Colchester.

All postcodes in Central Colchester

CO19SL

Castle

CO19TB

Castle

CO11SE

North Station Road

CO11JB

Castle

CO11WE

Moorside

CO11UD

High Street

CO11AW

Clarendon Way

CO11RP

John Harper Street

CO12GB

Moorside

CO12PS

Eaglegate

CO12QD

Priory Street

CO11RB

North Station Road

CO11SF

Morten Road

CO11XS

Kings Meadow Road

CO11XX

Cowdray Avenue

CO12PF

St Augustine Mews

CO12FA

Priory Street

CO12WA

Brook Street

CO33LG

Rotary Way

CO19SU

Castle

CO11SH

St Paul's Road

CO11ZR

Wycliffe Grove

CO12RQ

Norwich Close

CO12UW

Rosebery Avenue

CO12YN

Wells Road

CO27EB

Short Wyre Street

CO33DQ

Henry Laver Court

CO33JJ

Papillon Road

CO63EB

Moorside

CO12XS

Nicholsons Grove

CO12YH

The Dell

CO27DB

Osborne Street

CO33HA

Crouch Street

CO33PX

Lexden Road

CO11HB

West Stockwell Street

CO11GP

West Stockwell Street

CO11RZ

Margaret Road

CO12RN

Coventry Close

CO12TQ

East Street

CO11NT

Headgate

CO11US

Cowdray Avenue

CO11WR

High Street

CO11YE

John Ball Walk

CO11RJ

Causton Road

CO12QN

East Hill

CO12TS

East Street

CO19TA

Castle

CO77EZ

Keelars Lane

CO19TF

Castle

CO11JR

Trinity Square

CO11NS

Church Walk

CO11RU

Albert Street

CO11SR

East Stockwell Street

CO11UR

Roman Road

CO27DA

Osborne Street

CO28GJ

Moorside

CO33BT

Headgate

CO33HH

Crouch Street

CO11EQ

St Peters Street

CO11HR

West Stockwell Street

CO11QF

North Hill

CO11SJ

Colne Bank Avenue

CO11UB

Maidenburgh Street

CO11WQ

Castle

CO11ZS

Chiltern Close

CO12YB

Ely Gardens

CO19TE

Castle

CO11DJ

East Stockwell Street

CO11GD

Pavilion View

CO11NN

Culver Street West

CO12QE

Priory Street

CO19ST

Castle

CO33AD

Balkerne Hill

CO33LU

Manor Road

CO11XR

Serpentine Walk

CO11XW

Jarmin Road

CO11YD

Cowdray Avenue

CO33GT

Sheepen Road Retail Park

CO11XA

Belle Vue Road

CO12TR

East Street

CO33JW

Crowhurst Road

CO11RL

Market Close

CO12RS

Durham Square

CO12YD

Ipswich Road

CO19SA

Castle

CO27DE

Whitewell Road

CO33AF

Henry Laver Court

CO11DH

High Street

CO11EH

North Hill

CO11NJ

Vardri Close

CO27AA

St Johns Street

CO27HB

Abbeygate Street

CO27WS

St John's Street

CO33FL

Southway

CO11YH

Cowdray Avenue

CO11EG

North Hill

CO11AU

Clarendon Way

CO11JT

Pelhams Lane

CO11NG

Culver Street West

CO11PR

Balkerne Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.