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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 80 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
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
43.92(+41%)
Vehicle crime
6.66(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(+4%)
Public order
5.83(+12%)
Other theft
5.72(+3%)
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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Lexden and Braiswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 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
Detached60£572,995
Flats9£228,000
Semi-Detached33£325,000
Terraced7£275,000

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

CO39AB

Halstead Road

CO33TF

Lexden Road

CO33QS

Endsleigh Court

CO33RP

Glen Avenue

CO33SY

Fitzwalter Road

CO63BP

Lexden Road

CO63HG

Queens Road

CO39TW

Heath Road

CO33QD

Lexden Road

CO33SP

Lexden Road

CO39TL

Heath Road

CO45UG

Stonecrop

CO63HF

Queens Road

CO63RJ

Brook Road

CO33RF

Lexden Road

CO33SS

Fitzwalter Road

CO34DA

Lexden Road

CO63PZ

Seven Star Green

CO63RQ

Brook Road

CO63RZ

Tey Road

CO63SG

Maltings Park Road

CO33RU

Bramley Close

CO39UW

Woodland Chase

CO39FY

Brood Chase

CO33UF

Lexden Park

CO33UL

Park Road

CO63NY

Fossetts Lane

CO63SL

Lorkin Way

CO34BJ

Lexden Road

CO63ET

Whitehouse Lane

CO63JG

Colchester Road

CO63NW

Colchester Road

CO63ER

Newbridge Hill

CO63FA

Henderson Place

CO33QQ

Vint Crescent

CO33RY

Elianore Road

CO33SH

Hurnard Drive

CO45UH

Bluebell Way

CO63DA

The Crescent

CO63HE

Queens Road

CO63HT

The Spinney

CO63JY

Colchester Road

CO63PT

Halstead Road

CO39AD

Halstead Road

CO39TE

Cooks Mill Lane

CO45UW

Jonquil Way

CO33QP

Lexden Court

CO33SE

Sanders Drive

CO33ST

Alton Drive

CO33TA

St Clare Drive

CO45UD

Coltsfoot Court

CO63DU

Hall Road

CO63JP

Armoury Road

CO33RX

Elianore Road

CO63DX

Hall Road

CO63RG

Green Lane

CO33TJ

Tapwoods

CO45UQ

Celandine Court

CO63SH

Garret Place

CO63RT

Rectory Road

CO33QN

Endsleigh Court

CO33SG

Sanders Drive

CO39TJ

Huxtables Lane

CO39UY

Choats Wood

CO45BN

Westwood Hill

CO63DZ

Sackville Way

CO63JD

School Lane

CO63RW

Brook Road

CO45AW

Burywoods

CO45ER

Warwick Bailey Close

CO63BQ

Firmins Court

CO33QY

Sussex Road

CO33SD

Glen Avenue

CO38NE

Turkey Cock Lane

CO63DD

White Hart Lane

CO63DS

Hall Road

CO63RS

Rectory Road

CO34AU

Bakers Lane

CO39AG

King Coel Road

CO63DQ

Nayland Road

CO33SF

Piper Road

CO39AH

London Road

CO39BN

Mellor Chase

CO63BW

Lexden Road

CO63EN

Bourne Road

CO63HH

Spring Lane

CO63LF

Ormonde Close

CO63RF

Green Lane

CO33WL

West End Mews

CO39AE

Halstead Road

CO39FH

Hargood Close

CO63BJ

Upton Close

CO39TB

Argents Lane

CO33RN

Lexden Road

CO39SX

Chitts Hill

CO45AY

Braiswick

CO45BQ

Braiswick

CO63HQ

Jubilee Meadow

CO63SF

Colchester Road

CO33QE

Lexden Road

Data Sources

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