Lexden and Braiswick is a residential ward located in the northwest of Colchester, Essex. The area is known for its mix of housing, ranging from detached homes to more modest properties, catering to a variety of residents. It includes well-established neighborhoods like Lexden, Braiswick, and Prettygate, with local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks serving the community.
The ward features green spaces like Lexden Park and Prettygate Recreation Ground, providing leisure opportunities. It is well-connected by roads, including the A12, and public transport links to Colchester town center and beyond. The area has a suburban feel, with a focus on family living and community facilities.
On average Lexden and Braiswick has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 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 of residents in Lexden and Braiswick is £51,496 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).
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £401,250 in Lexden and Braiswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,195,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 80 | £545,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £208,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £300,000 |
10 years price trend in Lexden and Braiswick
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Mumford Road
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West Bergholt & Wormingford
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Halstead Road
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Armoury Road
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Halstead Road
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Colchester Road
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Acland Avenue
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Lexden Road
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Lexden Road
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Firstore Drive
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West Bergholt & Wormingford
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Chapel Lane
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Mumford Road
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Albany Close
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Oak Close
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Abbotts Lane
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Lexden Road
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Lexden Road
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Fiddlers Hill
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Chapel Road
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New Road
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Sanders Drive
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Fitzwalter Road
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Baker's Lane
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Lexden Road
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King Coel Road
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Fiddlers Folly
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Chapel Road
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Shire Lane
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West Bergholt & Wormingford
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Glen Avenue
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Lexden Road
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Heath Road
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Church Grove
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Lexden Road
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Cymbeline Way (Colchester By Pass)
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Cook's Lane
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Wood Lane
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Beech Grove
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Apprentice Drive
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Camomile Way
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Donard Drive
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Chapel Road
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Chapel Road
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Acland Avenue
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Beaver Close
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Tusset Mews
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Chitts Hill
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Brick Street
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Braiswick
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Anemone Court
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Cedar Court
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White Hart Lane
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Chapel Lane
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Church Close
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Brook Road
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Colchester Road
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Sussex Road
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Daisy Green Road
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Porter's Lane
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Achnacone Drive
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Camomile Way
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Colchester Road
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Bourne Road
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Bourne Road
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Albany Close
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Tey Road
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Ashley Gardens
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New Kiln Road
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Lexden Road
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Mossfield Close
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Lexden Road
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Lexden Road
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Cadenhouse Mews
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Fernlea
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Scarletts Chase
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Valley Crescent
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The Avenue
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Hines Close
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Granville Close
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New Kiln Road
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Fitzwalter Road
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Porter's Close
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Braiswick
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Gentian Court
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Lexden Road
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Ford Street
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Hardings Close
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Colchester Road
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Lexden Road
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Brian Cadman Gardens
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Huxtables Lane
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Fiddlers Hill
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Braiswick Place
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Moss Way
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Lexden Road
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Chapel Lane
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Chapel Lane
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Albany Road
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Halstead Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.