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.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 65 | £290,000 |
| Detached | 11 | £362,000 |
| Flats | 86 | £170,000 |
10 years median price trend in Central Colchester
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Short Wyre Street
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Balkerne Close
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Church Street
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Castle
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Queen Street
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Lincoln Way
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Poplar Hall Close
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Castle
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Rosebery Avenue
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St Peters Street
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Cowdray Avenue
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Moorside
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Vineyard Street
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Head Street
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Hereford Road
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Roman Road
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Stanwell Street
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Causton Road
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West Stockwell Street
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Papillon Road
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Ipswich Road
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Cowdray Avenue
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West Stockwell Street
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Castle
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Lexden Road
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Rotary Way
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North Station Road
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Crouch Street
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North Station Road
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High Street
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Castle
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Moorside
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High Street
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Castle Road
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Northgate Street
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High Street
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Causton Road
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Middleborough
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Cowdray Avenue
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Northgate Street
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Sir Isaacs Walk
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Moorside
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Moorside
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Roman Road
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St Botolphs Church Walk
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Sheepen Place
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Castle
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Guildford Road
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John Ball Walk
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Balkerne Hill
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Balkerne Gardens
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Castle
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Museum Street
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Colne Bank Avenue
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North Station Road
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Rawstorn Road
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Guildford Road
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St Johns Street
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North Station Road
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Castle
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Wakefield Close
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Nunns Road
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Bury Close
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Hillsleigh Mews
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St Botolphs Street
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St Johns Street
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High Street
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Williams Walk
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Fennings Chase
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Lexden Road
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Museum Street
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High Street
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Guildford Road
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East Hill
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Eaglegate
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Brook Street
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St Peters Court
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St Peters Street
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Pelhams Lane
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Castle
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Castle
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East Street
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Albert Street
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Moorside
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Claremont Heights
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Queen Street
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Sheepen Road Retail Park
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Brook Street
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Arclight Way
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Lexden Road
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East Hill
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Wycliffe Grove
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High Street
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Northgate Street
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Market Close
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St Peters Street
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Ely Gardens
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Lexden Road
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Sir Isaac's Walk
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York Place
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.