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About

Greenstead ward lies on the eastern edge of Colchester, bordered by the University of Essex campus to the south and the A133 to the north. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments. Its landscape includes the open grounds of the university and the playing fields of the Gilberd School. The ward is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to the university campus.

The area contains the large Greenstead Estate, one of the first major developments in this part of the town. A notable local feature is St Andrew's Church, which houses the reputed oldest wooden church door in England, dating from around 1100. The ward is served by local shops and community centres, with the main retail and leisure facilities found in Colchester's town centre to the west.

Area overview

On average Greenstead has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greenstead is £46,453 per year. There are 4 schools in Greenstead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Greenstead is home to around 14,671 people, with a population density of about 5,065.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greenstead Population
14,671
Population density
5,065.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.32(+104%)
Shoplifting
13.22(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.22(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.2(+6%)
Public order
8.38(+61%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,921
67.62%
Other White
1,364
9.3%
African
897
6.11%
Chinese
401
2.73%
Other Asian
337
2.3%
Total population: 14,671

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,477
28.11%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,881
23.29%
No qualifications
2,268
18.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,651
13.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,226
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 12,369

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,695
29.83%
Social rents from council
1,269
22.33%
Owns outright
1,136
19.99%
Owns with a mortgage
941
16.56%
Other social rented
541
9.52%
Total households: 5,682

Property prices in Greenstead

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £485,000.

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
Detached20£392,500
Flats16£160,000
Semi-Detached32£272,500
Terraced29£240,000

10 years median price trend in Greenstead

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

All postcodes in Greenstead

CO43LD

Yew Tree Close

CO43NL

Lime Avenue

CO43NS

Sycamore Road

CO43XU

Cyril Child Close

CO28JZ

Hythe Station Road

CO43PY

Clematis Way

CO43SR

Hamlet Drive

CO43RS

Hickory Avenue

CO43XB

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43AQ

St Andrews Avenue

CO43LS

Magnolia Drive

CO43PS

Veronica Walk

CO43QD

Blackthorn Avenue

CO43SH

Sebastian Close

CO43UT

Laing Road

CO43EJ

Barbel Road

CO43GA

Mascot Square

CO43GF

Teal Close

CO43LQ

Magnolia Drive

CO43PG

Conifer Close

CO43QL

Hickory Avenue

CO43TJ

Pickford Walk

CO43TX

Egret Crescent

CO12XE

Hunting Gate

CO28FP

Caelum Drive

CO43PX

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43SN

Viola Walk

CO43YH

Buckingham Drive

CO12SX

Kerry Court

CO43HN

Avon Way

CO43HR

Harwich Road

CO43RP

Forest Road

CO43YZ

Arnold Drive

CO43TU

Hamlet Drive

CO28ZD

Hawkins Road

CO43FQ

Bullfinch Close

CO43LH

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43RT

Dewberry Close

CO43LT

Marigold Close

CO43AA

Elmstead Road

CO43PF

Conifer Close

CO43PW

William Boys Close

CO43QS

Dahlia Walk

CO43RA

Forest Road

CO12SQ

Greenstead Road

CO43JU

Acacia Avenue

CO43LR

Primrose Walk

CO43LU

Orsino Walk

CO43SU

Imogen Close

CO43YR

Scarfe Way

CO12XA

Tabor Road

CO28YQ

Hawkins Road

CO43PZ

Blackthorn Avenue

CO43QB

Blackthorn Avenue

CO43TL

Thelsford Walk

CO43YY

Purcell Close

CO28GE

Quayside Drive

CO43FP

Egret Crescent

CO43FS

Turnstone End

CO43LE

Magnolia Drive

CO43SS

Prospero Close

CO43TP

Avon Way

CO43QJ

Hickory Avenue

CO43XZ

Hunwicke Road

CO12XL

Davey Close

CO43GX

Bromley Heights

CO43XS

Nightingale Close

CO43YD

Cook Crescent

CO43YL

Buffett Way

CO43PE

Jasmine Close

CO43PP

Avon Way

CO43QG

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43RJ

Alyssum Walk

CO43TA

Arrow Road

CO43XN

Penrice Close

CO12XD

Tabor Road

CO28JX

Hawkins Road

CO28ZB

Hawkins Road

CO43QX

Sherwood Close

CO43SP

Hewes Close

CO43XA

Forest Road

CO43DW

Harwich Grove

CO43PQ

Avon Way

CO43EN

Grayling Drive

CO43XY

Stanley Wooster Way

CO43GE

Sandpiper Close

CO43JP

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43LZ

Linden Close

CO43QH

Blackthorn Avenue

CO43UN

Britten Close

CO43XF

Berriman Close

CO43PT

Blackthorn Avenue

CO43QN

Hickory Avenue

CO43RN

Tulip Walk

CO43TN

Sherbourne Road

CO43YF

Woodrow Way

CO43YG

Willingham Way

CO12WF

East Ward Mews

CO43FE

Owls Retreat

CO43GQ

Joslin Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.