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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

CO39BP

King Coel Road

CO39UF

Fiddlers Folly

CO45UL

Sorrel Close

CO63BL

Mumford Road

CO63FG

Frederick Sims Mews

CO63JN

Armoury Road

CO63QE

Spring Lane

CO63TB

Oak Close

CO33UJ

Lexden Park

CO39EA

Firstore Drive

CO33RB

Lexden Road

CO33RW

Lexden Road

CO39FZ

Poultry Close

CO33RT

Acland Avenue

CO39AJ

London Road

CO39GA

Hen Way

CO63EF

Chapel Lane

CO63HU

Mumford Road

CO63JB

Chapel Road

CO30JU

Halstead Road

CO63HB

Chapel Road

CO63QT

New Road

CO33SU

Fitzwalter Road

CO34BH

Lexden Road

CO39TT

Porters Cottages

CO46FE

Lexden and Braiswick

CO63FE

Lampon Close

CO33SJ

Sanders Drive

CO34AR

Spring Lane

CO39AQ

King Coel Road

CO63SN

Shire Lane

CO39AL

London Road

CO33RR

Glen Avenue

CO39FX

Fouracre Field

CO39TA

The Bridleway

CO63SA

Church Grove

CO45UB

Fernlea

CO63JZ

Church Close

CO33SR

Lexden Road

CO34AN

Spring Lane

CO39TS

Wood Lane

CO39UA

Beech Grove

CO39DZ

Beaver Close

CO39SY

Chitts Hill

CO39TG

Spring Lane

CO63DB

White Hart Lane

CO63JF

New Church Road

CO63RR

Rectory Road

CO34AS

Cook's Lane

CO45QJ

Apprentice Drive

CO63BH

Donard Drive

CO63HA

Chapel Road

CO33RS

Acland Avenue

CO39EB

Tusset Mews

CO45AU

Braiswick

CO45UJ

Anemone Court

CO63BT

Lexden Road

CO63EG

Chapel Lane

CO63TJ

Maltings Park

CO33QX

Sussex Road

CO38NQ

Daisy Green Road

CO39TZ

Porters Lane

CO45AZ

Achnacone Drive

CO45UN

Camomile Way

CO63DN

Bures Road

CO63EP

Bourne Road

CO63RX

Tey Road

CO63EH

Bourne Road

CO63LE

Albany Close

CO39AN

London Road

CO39BW

Cadenhouse Mews

CO45UA

Fernlea

CO33TB

Lexden Road

CO33QF

Lexden Road

CO33QJ

Sussex Road

CO33RA

Lexden Road

CO33RH

Norman Way

CO63DH

Scarletts Chase

CO63ED

Valley Crescent

CO63HD

The Avenue

CO63RL

Hines Close

CO63TA

Pirie Road

CO33QL

New Kiln Road

CO33SX

Fitzwalter Road

CO39TY

Porters Close

CO45BA

Braiswick

CO63PL

Ford Street

CO63RD

Hardings Close

CO45UF

Gentian Court

CO63BG

Orpen Close

CO63TD

Maltings Park

CO45YF

Braiswick Place

CO63EQ

Chapel Lane

CO63LD

Albany Road

CO63LJ

Moss Way

CO63QH

Halstead Road

CO33TD

Lexden Road

CO39FJ

Brian Cadman Gardens

CO39TH

Spring Lane

CO39TP

Wood Lane

Data Sources

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