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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

CO43YJ

Avon Way

CO43YQ

Duffield Drive

CO43QL

Hickory Avenue

CO43GE

Sandpiper Close

CO43XS

Nightingale Close

CO28FX

Quayside Drive

CO43NP

Lime Avenue

CO43YB

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43LP

Magnolia Drive

CO43BL

Swan Close

CO43YY

Purcell Close

CO43PZ

Blackthorn Avenue

CO43YD

Cook Crescent

CO43FB

Longridge

CO28FP

Caelum Drive

CO43QF

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43NB

Laburnum Grove

CO43QR

Gorse Walk

CO43RS

Hickory Avenue

CO28YZ

Hawkins Road

CO43FD

Longridge

CO43QX

Sherwood Close

CO12SJ

Greenstead Road

CO43YP

Avon Way

CO43PW

William Boys Close

CO43GX

Bromley Heights

CO43LB

Othello Close

CO28XY

Hawkins Road

CO43GA

Mascot Square

CO28JZ

Hythe Station Road

CO12XH

Greenstead Road

CO43RE

Forest Road

CO43PE

Jasmine Close

CO43SA

Hickory Avenue

CO43QQ

Gardenia Walk

CO12XE

Hunting Gate

CO12SH

Greenstead Road

CO43UH

Heatley Way

CO43LE

Magnolia Drive

CO43NG

Sycamore Road

CO43QD

Blackthorn Avenue

CO43NZ

Hickory Avenue

CO43TR

Avon Way

CO43UU

Cardinal Close

CO28GQ

Quayside Drive

CO43UW

Alefounder Close

CO43XZ

Hunwicke Road

CO43LA

Cypress Grove

CO43QB

Blackthorn Avenue

CO12SW

Greenstead Road

CO43LU

Orsino Walk

CO43RD

Dahlia Walk

CO43RH

Alyssum Walk

CO28YS

Ship Wharf

CO43QH

Blackthorn Avenue

CO43XT

Charles Pell Road

CO43SJ

Ariel Close

CO43NF

Spruce Avenue

CO43FG

Greenfinch End

CO43UT

Laing Road

CO43LL

Almond Way

CO28FR

Lightship Way

CO12XL

Davey Close

CO43ND

Laburnum Grove

CO43QZ

Ashdown Way

CO43GF

Teal Close

CO12SL

Greenstead Road

CO43FN

Goldcrest Close

CO43UR

Alefounder Close

CO43FL

Sheerwater Mews

CO43JF

Bromley Road

CO43GQ

Joslin Close

CO28XZ

Ballantyne Drive

CO43LR

Primrose Walk

CO43RA

Forest Road

CO43JG

Bromley Road

CO43DN

Harwich Road

CO43ST

Jessica Close

CO43FR

Siskin Close

CO43AB

Elmstead Road

CO12SG

Greenstead Road

CO43TS

Ferdinand Walk

CO43PT

Blackthorn Avenue

CO43RX

Gardenia Walk

CO28LG

Altbarn Road

CO43NL

Lime Avenue

CO43XD

Howe Close

CO43XQ

Rochdale Way

CO43LF

Magnolia Drive

CO43NJ

Aspen Way

CO43QU

Ashdown Way

CO43RY

Foxglove Walk

CO43EW

Bream Court

CO43PA

Redwood Close

CO43JZ

Honeysuckle Way

CO43AN

St Andrews Avenue

CO43NE

Sycamore Road

CO43QJ

Hickory Avenue

CO43BE

St Andrews Avenue

CO43NX

Spruce Avenue

Data Sources

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