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About

Greenstead is a residential district located to the east of Colchester's town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, local shops, and community facilities centred along Greenstead Road.

The area includes the University of Essex campus on its eastern edge, which influences the local population. To the north lies the Greenstead Estate, one of the largest council estates in Essex, providing a significant portion of the area's housing.

Area overview

On average Greenstead has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150 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 per household in Greenstead is £43,876 per year. There are 3 schools in Greenstead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Greenstead is home to around 11,349 people, with a population density of about 6,032.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greenstead Population
11,349
Population density
6,032.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.83(+144%)
Shoplifting
16.12(+136%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.86(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.77(+36%)
Public order
11.19(+119%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,247
63.87%
Other White
1,146
10.1%
African
796
7.02%
Chinese
380
3.35%
Other Asian
300
2.64%
Total population: 11,347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
2,888
30.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,107
22.07%
No qualifications
1,760
18.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,245
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
920
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 9,546

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,366
31.79%
Social rents from council
1,241
28.88%
Owns outright
645
15.01%
Owns with a mortgage
517
12.03%
Other social rented
446
10.38%
Total households: 4,297

Property prices in Greenstead

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Greenstead 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 Greenstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced15£270,000
Flats14£157,500
Detached4£347,500
Semi-Detached15£280,000

10 years median price trend in Greenstead

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

All postcodes in Greenstead

CO43JT

Acacia Avenue

CO43LG

Magnolia Drive

CO43QH

Blackthorn Avenue

CO43XL

Balfe Court

CO43TG

Antonio Walk

CO43LT

Marigold Close

CO12SQ

Greenstead Road

CO43TH

Thorpe Walk

CO43JU

Acacia Avenue

CO43PA

Redwood Close

CO43ZE

Annan Road

CO43NY

Hickory Avenue

CO43QE

Almond Way

CO43JH

Rosalind Close

CO12SF

Greenstead Road

CO12TE

Greenstead Road

CO43RR

Elm Crescent

CO43PF

Conifer Close

CO43PL

Redwood Close

CO43RH

Alyssum Walk

CO28JX

Hawkins Road

CO43QQ

Gardenia Walk

CO43AA

Elmstead Road

CO28GT

Quayside Drive

CO28YZ

Hawkins Road

CO43YG

Willingham Way

CO43UN

Britten Close

CO28ZD

Hawkins Road

CO43TT

Ferdinand Walk

CO43TA

Arrow Road

CO43RG

Clarkia Walk

CO43ST

Jessica Close

CO43SB

Hickory Avenue

CO43QN

Hickory Avenue

CO43PZ

Blackthorn Avenue

CO43LA

Cypress Grove

CO43PB

Conifer Close

CO43XR

Affleck Road

CO43ZA

Wivenhoe

CO43QS

Dahlia Walk

CO43ZD

Whitethorn Close

CO43PX

Hawthorn Avenue

Data Sources

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