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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 high crime levels, with around 135 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
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
70(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.18(+123%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.43(+16%)
Shoplifting
12.54(+83%)
Public order
10.16(+98%)
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £279,000 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
Flats15£155,000
Terraced26£245,500
Detached28£367,500
Semi-Detached29£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

CO43QT

Geranium Walk

CO43TF

Avon Way

CO43TH

Thorpe Walk

CO43LS

Magnolia Drive

CO43YL

Buffett Way

CO43HL

Salary Close

CO43FT

Curlew Croft

CO43XU

Cyril Child Close

CO43YE

Panton Crescent

CO43PJ

Hickory Avenue

CO43FH

Chaffinch Gardens

CO28LH

Hawkins Road

CO43PX

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43FW

Merlin End

CO43RT

Dewberry Close

CO43RL

Forest Road

CO43LG

Magnolia Drive

CO43BP

Harwich Road

CO43AA

Elmstead Road

CO43QA

Berberis Walk

CO43TU

Hamlet Drive

CO43UN

Britten Close

CO43BH

Bridgefield Close

CO28LA

Hawkins Road

CO12WF

East Ward Mews

CO43AE

Colne Causeway

CO43TP

Avon Way

CO43SX

Avon Way

CO43JP

Hawthorn Avenue

CO28LE

Hawkins Road

CO12SP

Greenstead Road

CO43BW

Harwich Road

CO43XE

Tangerine Close

CO43QS

Dahlia Walk

CO43XX

Stanley Wooster Way

CO43AW

Whaley Road

CO43ZD

Whitethorn Close

CO43TN

Sherbourne Road

CO43HR

Harwich Road

CO12SQ

Greenstead Road

CO43GH

Capstan Place

CO43TA

Arrow Road

CO43XH

Forest Road

CO12ST

Greenstead Road

CO43TL

Thelsford Walk

CO43PB

Conifer Close

CO43FQ

Bullfinch Close

CO43FF

Woodpecker Close

CO43SR

Hamlet Drive

CO43LT

Marigold Close

CO43YF

Woodrow Way

CO28GT

Quayside Drive

CO43XW

Chase Court

CO43TZ

Avon Way

CO43JS

Acacia Avenue

CO43FJ

Fulmar Close

CO43RR

Elm Crescent

CO43NY

Hickory Avenue

CO28YP

Ship Wharf

CO28ZB

Hawkins Road

CO12SX

Kerry Court

CO43XB

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43RG

Clarkia Walk

CO43NA

Linden Close

CO43RN

Tulip Walk

CO43EN

Grayling Drive

CO28GL

Ballantyne Drive

CO43XF

Berriman Close

CO28JX

Hawkins Road

CO12TE

Greenstead Road

CO43GW

Tamarisk Way

CO28JY

Hawkins Road

CO12SF

Greenstead Road

CO43PQ

Avon Way

CO43XG

Forest Road

CO28JT

Hawkins Road

CO43XL

Balfe Court

CO43TB

Titania Close

CO43PP

Avon Way

CO43UG

Heatley Way

CO43AG

St Andrews Avenue

CO43SN

Viola Walk

CO43UP

Dunnock Way

CO43RW

Alyssum Walk

CO43JL

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43YH

Buckingham Drive

CO43TG

Antonio Walk

CO43PH

Hickory Avenue

CO43XR

Affleck Road

CO43JH

Rosalind Close

CO43LW

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43PL

Redwood Close

CO43YG

Willingham Way

CO43SZ

Macbeth Close

CO43SB

Hickory Avenue

CO43YA

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43XA

Forest Road

CO43LJ

Almond Way

CO43LH

Hawthorn Avenue

CO28FN

Caelum Drive

Data Sources

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