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Lexden and Braiswick

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About

Lexden and Braiswick forms a residential ward on the western edge of Colchester. The area is characterised by housing developments from various eras, including post-war estates and more recent suburban builds. It contains several local schools and shopping parades catering to daily needs. The landscape is generally flat, with open fields and agricultural land marking its outer boundaries towards the village of Stanway.

A notable feature is Lexden Park, which includes the preserved earthworks of Lexden Mount, an ancient burial site. The ward is bordered by the A12 dual carriageway, a major transport route. Residential streets are typically quiet, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. The University of Essex campus lies just to the south, though it is outside the ward's formal boundary.

Area overview

On average Lexden and Braiswick has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lexden and Braiswick is £71,430 per year. There are 9 schools in Lexden and Braiswick: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lexden and Braiswick is home to around 9,609 people, with a population density of about 331.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lexden and Braiswick Population
9,609
Population density
331.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.86(+26%)
Vehicle crime
6.56(+49%)
Other theft
6.04(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.52(-52%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,429
87.74%
Other White
307
3.2%
Indian
185
1.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
108
1.12%
Other Asian
97
1.01%
Total population: 9,607

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,065
38.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,335
16.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,242
15.66%
No qualifications
987
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
736
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 7,930

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,786
44.87%
Owns with a mortgage
1,418
35.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
440
11.06%
Social rents from council
227
5.7%
Other forms of private rent
63
1.58%
Total households: 3,980

Property prices in Lexden and Braiswick

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Lexden and Braiswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £1,790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lexden and Braiswick 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 Lexden and Braiswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£228,000
Semi-Detached33£354,970
Terraced7£258,000
Detached60£547,500

10 years median price trend in Lexden and Braiswick

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lexden and Braiswick.

All postcodes in Lexden and Braiswick

CO45UT

Keepers Green

CO33WD

The Lindens

CO63SG

Maltings Park Road

CO63HE

Queens Road

CO63RT

Rectory Road

CO63DP

Fordham Road

CO39TE

Cooks Mill Lane

CO33SJ

Sanders Drive

CO39TN

Heath Road

CO39TG

Spring Lane

CO34AG

Cymbeline Way

CO33QP

Lexden Court

CO63EY

Cooks Hall Cottages

CO63BH

Donard Drive

CO33QY

Sussex Road

CO38NG

Daisy Green

CO33RN

Lexden Road

CO33QU

Lockhart Avenue

CO39TA

The Bridleway

CO63RE

Green Lane

CO39UY

Choats Wood

CO33SF

Piper Road

CO33SG

Sanders Drive

CO63PZ

Seven Star Green

CO63DB

White Hart Lane

CO63BZ

Colchester Road

CO33RX

Elianore Road

CO63SH

Garret Place

CO45UN

Camomile Way

CO63JX

Colchester Road

CO34AZ

The Chase Way

CO33QR

The Chantry

CO63JY

Colchester Road

CO33QA

Highfield Drive

CO39TX

Porters Lane

CO63PN

New Road

CO63QE

Spring Lane

CO34AR

Spring Lane

CO45UE

Lavender Way

CO63DN

Bures Road

CO63QR

Heathfields

CO33RF

Lexden Road

CO63RF

Green Lane

CO63JG

Colchester Road

CO63RZ

Tey Road

CO33RT

Acland Avenue

CO33TL

Lexden Road

CO39TJ

Huxtables Lane

CO33QW

Endsleigh Court

CO63LB

Albany Road

CO63HQ

Jubilee Meadow

CO45AY

Braiswick

CO33UN

Roddam Close

CO33SP

Lexden Road

CO33QH

Sussex Road

CO63DR

Coney Byes Lane

CO63DX

Hall Road

CO38NQ

Daisy Green Road

CO63PX

Halstead Road

CO39ST

Chitts Hill

CO63QS

Searle Way

CO63EW

Bourne Road

CO63QP

Heathfields

CO63SA

Church Grove

CO33FJ

Park Road

CO63JA

Chapel Road

CO63JZ

Church Close

CO39EB

Tusset Mews

CO45AU

Braiswick

CO63TA

Pirie Road

CO45UW

Jonquil Way

CO39TR

Wood Lane

CO63LE

Albany Close

CO63QF

Spring Lane

CO33QG

Ashley Gardens

CO63QB

Seven Star Green

CO63EX

Cooks Hall Road

CO45BN

Westwood Hill

CO39BN

Mellor Chase

CO63BJ

Upton Close

CO63ED

Valley Crescent

CO45UH

Bluebell Way

CO39AW

London Road

CO63QL

Abbotts Lane

CO45AX

Braiswick

CO45YF

Braiswick Place

CO34AU

Bakers Lane

CO63JN

Armoury Road

CO46FF

Flemenco Walk

CO63DW

Bures Road

CO63HD

The Avenue

CO63JP

Armoury Road

CO63DD

White Hart Lane

CO63EF

Chapel Lane

CO33RH

Norman Way

CO33RR

Glen Avenue

CO33WL

West End Mews

CO33QN

Endsleigh Court

CO33FA

Ruth King Close

CO45UD

Coltsfoot Court

Data Sources

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