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About

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.

Area overview

On average Greenstead has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139 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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
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

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

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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £385,000.

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
Detached2£340,000
Flats14£157,500
Semi-Detached15£280,000
Terraced16£270,000

10 years median price trend in Greenstead

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

All postcodes in Greenstead

CO43PJ

Hickory Avenue

CO43RU

Greenstead

CO43US

Bennet Court

CO28FR

Ballantyne Drive

CO28JY

Altbarn Road

CO28LE

Caelum Drive

CO43NA

Linden Close

CO43ND

Laburnum Grove

CO43RH

Greenstead

CO43TS

Greenstead

CO28YZ

Greenstead

CO43JT

Acacia Avenue

CO43LD

Yew Tree Close

CO43NT

Sycamore Road

CO43NZ

Hickory Avenue

CO43PD

Conifer Close

CO43RE

Forest Road

CO43RZ

Hickory Avenue

CO43XP

Lugar Close

CO43ZD

Whitethorn Close

CO12GF

The Chase

CO28FX

Quayside Drive

CO28GN

Distillery Lane

CO28YP

Altbarn Road

CO43GG

Triumph Close

CO43LP

Hamlet Drive

CO43NH

Larch Close

CO43SJ

Ariel Close

CO43XT

Charles Pell Road

CO43XW

Chase Court

CO43YS

Arnold Drive

CO43YU

Woodcock Close

CO28LA

Hawkins Road

CO28LH

Hawkins Road

CO43AB

Elmstead Road

CO43JW

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43NW

Juniper Way

CO43YB

Duffield Drive

CO43BL

Elmstead Road

CO43SX

Avon Way

CO43TG

Greenstead

CO43UW

Alefounder Close

Data Sources

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