Greenstead is a residential area located in the eastern part of Colchester, Essex. It is primarily known for its large housing estates, including the post-war Greenstead Estate, which features a mix of terraced houses, flats, and maisonettes. The area is home to a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, catering to the needs of its residents.
Greenstead is bordered by the University of Essex to the south, bringing a student presence to the area. The nearby Colchester General Hospital adds to the local employment opportunities. Public transport links connect Greenstead to Colchester town centre, making it accessible for commuters. The area also has green spaces, such as Greenstead Recreation Ground, providing outdoor leisure options for the community.
On average Greenstead has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Greenstead is £33,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Greenstead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £341,362.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 14 | £149,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £265,000 |
10 years price trend in Greenstead
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Greenstead Road
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Lime Avenue
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Lime Avenue
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Clematis Way
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Hamlet Drive
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Cyril Child Close
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Greenstead
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Hawthorn Avenue
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Capstan Place
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Magnolia Drive
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Conifer Close
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Hickory Avenue
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Hickory Avenue
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Greenstead
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Caelum Drive
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St Andrew's Avenue
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Ariel Close
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Elm Crescent
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Hawthorn Avenue
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Blackthorn Avenue
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Ariel Close
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Greenstead
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Hawthorn Avenue
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Buckingham Drive
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Annan Road
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Hawkins Road
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Avon Way
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Harwich Road
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Hawthorn Avenue
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Forest Road
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Forest Road
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Hamlet Drive
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Arnold Drive
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Annan Road
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Greenstead Road
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Elmstead Road
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Acacia Avenue
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Heatley Way
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Marigold Close
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Conifer Close
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William Boys Close
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Greenstead
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Ashdown Way
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Hawkins Road
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Greenstead
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Blackthorn Avenue
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Blackthorn Avenue
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Imogen Close
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Greenstead
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Greenstead
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Arnold Drive
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Scarfe Way
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Quayside Drive
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Cypress Grove
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Hickory Avenue
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Prospero Close
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Avon Way
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Hawthorn Avenue
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Blackthorn Avenue
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Jasmine Close
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Avon Way
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Forest Road
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Arrow Road
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Penrice Close
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Cook Crescent
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Buffett Way
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Colne Causeway
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Hawkins Road
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Avon Way
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Sherwood Close
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Hewes Close
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Forest Road
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Hawthorn Avenue
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Linden Close
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Blackthorn Avenue
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Britten Close
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Berrimans Close
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Stanley Wooster Way
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Greenstead
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Almond Way
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Blackthorn Avenue
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Ashdown Way
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Ashdown Way
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Greenstead
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Elm Crescent
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Isbourne Road
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Forest Road
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Forest Road
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Woodrow Way
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Willingham Way
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Greenstead Road
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Quayside Drive
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Capon Road
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Magnolia Drive
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Sycamore Road
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Greenstead
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Avon Way
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Greenstead
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Lightship Way
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St Andrew's Avenue
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.