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About

Central Colchester is the historic heart of the town, known for its rich heritage and key landmarks. The area is home to Colchester Castle, a well-preserved Norman keep built on Roman foundations, and the nearby Hollytrees Museum. High Street serves as the main shopping thoroughfare, with a mix of chain stores and independent retailers. The area also includes the Victorian-era Town Hall and the Mercury Theatre, a focal point for arts and culture.

Surrounding the central zone are remnants of Colchester’s Roman past, including sections of the old town walls and Balkerne Gate. Castle Park provides green space along the River Colne, with walking paths and seasonal events. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Colchester Town railway station offering links to London and other parts of Essex. Cafés, pubs, and restaurants cater to both locals and visitors, making it a busy hub during the day.

Area overview

On average Central Colchester has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 286 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 of residents in Central Colchester is £46,400 per year. There are 6 schools in Central Colchester: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
286
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

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

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 189 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 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
Detached12£346,000
Flats90£173,750
Semi-Detached22£327,500
Terraced65£285,000

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

CO11QY

Moorside

CO11UA

Taylor Court

CO12QZ

East Hill

CO12SD

High Street

CO12UD

East Bay

CO33DY

Henry Laver Court

CO33LL

Sheepen Road

CO33LX

Crowhurst Road

CO45YD

Central Colchester

CO11ED

Parkside Quarter

CO11FA

Castle Bailey

CO11GQ

East Stockwell Street

CO11HE

Stockwell

CO11LN

Queen Street

CO11PN

High Street

CO11QS

Middleborough

CO11UL

Roman Road

CO12TH

Fenwick Drive

CO19SH

Central Colchester

CO28LJ

Central Colchester

CO43AF

Moorside

CO11TD

High Street

CO11DZ

North Hill

CO11GY

Mason Road

CO11HQ

St Runwald Street

CO11QD

Cowdray Avenue

CO12GD

St. James' Rise

CO12GP

East Hill

CO12QL

East Hill

CO12UP

Rosebery Avenue

CO27AT

Chapel Street North

CO33JE

Rawstorn Road

CO33JR

Pope's Lane

CO33LD

Sheepen Place

CO12SA

Inverness Close

CO11DQ

High Street

CO11AT

Catchpool Road

CO11AZ

Long Wyre Street

CO11BX

Bloyes Mews

CO11DF

Central Colchester

CO11EL

Short Cut Road

CO11HP

Stockwell

CO11HU

Elm Lane

CO11HZ

Central Colchester

CO11JB

Central Colchester

CO11QX

Middleborough

CO11SB

Albert Street

CO11UW

Castle Road

CO11WF

Central Colchester

CO11XJ

Central Colchester

CO12RW

East Hill

CO12SB

Leicester Close

CO12TN

Fenwick Drive

CO27AR

St John's Avenue

CO33AA

Balkerne Gardens

CO33DD

Pope's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.