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Central Colchester

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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 224 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
224
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
115.34(+266%)
Shoplifting
36.59(+435%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.17(+178%)
Public order
22.36(+337%)
Other theft
19.62(+259%)
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 191 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Central Colchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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
Semi-Detached29£325,000
Terraced65£290,000
Detached11£362,000
Flats86£170,000

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

CO11DS

St Runwalds Street

CO12QA

Priory Street

CO11JW

High Street

CO11HB

West Stockwell Street

CO11AU

Clarendon Way

CO28JQ

Moorside

CO12ZF

Moorside Business Park

CO45YD

Castle

CO33EJ

Francis Kellerman Walk

CO11XR

Serpentine Walk

CO12TT

Rouse Way

CO11NS

Church Walk

CO11PG

High Street

CO11RP

John Harper Street

CO12TH

Old Coach Road

CO11UZ

North Station Road

CO27DT

Arthur Street

CO11LE

Culver Street East

CO11BZ

Byrons Yard

CO12QT

East Street

CO11JZ

St Nicholas Passage

CO77RL

Moorside

CO11XJ

Culver Walk

CO33BP

St Marys Fields

CO33AD

Balkerne Hill

CO11PE

Eld Lane

CO12RE

Hereford Road

CO11HL

St Peters Street

CO33LX

Manor Road

CO11LH

Long Wyre Street

CO27DB

Osborne Street

CO11PX

North Hill

CO11LB

St Nicholas Street

CO33FL

Southway

CO12UQ

The Chase

CO12YD

Ipswich Road

CO12RW

East Hill

CO11AW

Clarendon Way

CO11JB

Castle

CO12QR

Guildford Road

CO11ZT

Moorside

CO11SU

Maidenburgh Street

CO11RZ

Margaret Road

CO11TJ

High Street

CO33DD

St Marys Fields

CO11TL

Castle Road

CO28LJ

Castle

CO33AF

Henry Laver Court

CO11FW

Leete Drive

CO11FF

East Stockwell Street

CO12GD

St. James' Rise

CO11YN

Colne View Retail Park

CO12QD

Priory Street

CO12TR

East Street

CO12QN

East Hill

CO27EA

St Botolphs Street

CO11NX

Head Street

CO11DH

High Street

CO11RS

Causton Road

CO19SY

Castle

CO12RU

Grantham Court

CO33LZ

Manor Gardens

CO11DL

Clarendon Way

CO33JN

Crowhurst Road

CO12RR

Lincoln Way

CO11UX

North Station Road

CO12SB

Leicester Close

CO12UP

Rosebery Avenue

CO19TA

Castle

CO12PR

Eaglegate

CO11EU

Shortcut Road

CO27NN

St John's Street

CO12PJ

Queen Street

CO11XL

Middle Mill Road

CO11AP

Clarendon Way

CO11DU

High Street

CO11EQ

St Peters Street

CO11GQ

East Stockwell Street

CO12QS

Castle

CO11QY

Moorside

CO11UA

Taylor Court

CO33JH

Rawstorn Road

CO12UU

Brook Street

CO11RU

Albert Street

CO11RN

Causton Road

CO12YW

Wells Road

CO19SH

Castle

CO33HA

Crouch Street

CO11SZ

High Street

CO11HS

West Stockwell Street

CO33ES

Crouch Street

CO11TW

Ryegate Road

CO11QT

Middleborough

CO12XT

Nicholsons Grove

CO12GB

Moorside

CO11FB

Barcro Square

CO11SN

North Hill

CO11XN

Catchpool Road

CO33BT

Headgate

CO12RG

Lichfield Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.