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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

CO63HX

Mumford Road

CO33QF

Lexden Road

CO63FA

Henderson Place

CO63SL

Lorkin Way

CO33QS

Endsleigh Court

CO63SF

Colchester Road

CO63RS

Rectory Road

CO34BH

Lexden Road

CO63QZ

New Road

CO63JW

Armoury Road

CO63HN

The Retreat

CO33RD

Lexden Road

CO46FE

Lexden and Braiswick

CO63DH

Scarletts Chase

CO38NE

Turkey Cock Lane

CO63SJ

Coopers Crescent

CO45UA

Fernlea

CO63BE

The Waldens

CO63TJ

Maltings Park

CO33QE

Lexden Road

CO39TQ

Brick Street

CO63DZ

Sackville Way

CO33SR

Lexden Road

CO33QX

Sussex Road

CO63LH

Erle Havard Road

CO63HY

Mumford Close

CO63JB

Chapel Road

CO45UL

Sorrel Close

CO63ET

Whitehouse Lane

CO63NY

Fossetts Lane

CO63JD

School Lane

CO45UQ

Celandine Court

CO33SU

Fitzwalter Road

CO63FE

Lampon Close

CO39FD

Halstead Road

CO63RJ

Brook Road

CO39TZ

Porters Lane

CO63LD

Albany Road

CO63RW

Brook Road

CO33RQ

Wroxham Close

CO45BQ

Braiswick

CO63EN

Bourne Road

CO45TX

Fairways

CO39AE

Halstead Road

CO63JQ

Colchester Road

CO33TJ

Tapwoods

CO63ES

Newbridge Hill

CO33ST

Alton Drive

CO63EA

Garthwood Close

CO63RP

Brook Road

CO63DU

Hall Road

CO39AQ

King Coel Road

CO63EL

Bourne Road

CO63NW

Colchester Road

CO63PS

Foxes Lane

CO33QJ

Sussex Road

CO63BW

Lexden Road

CO39AN

London Road

CO63QU

New Road

CO45AW

Burywoods

CO34DA

Lexden Road

CO39TU

Hen Way

CO63BN

Mumford Road

CO39TL

Heath Road

CO45UG

Stonecrop

CO39FY

Brood Chase

CO63EH

Bourne Road

CO33US

Norman Way

CO33SH

Hurnard Drive

CO63BX

Lexden Road

CO63JT

Heathside

CO33RS

Acland Avenue

CO63PL

Ford Street

CO33RL

Lexden Road

CO33TE

Lexden Road

CO39SY

Chitts Hill

CO33QL

New Kiln Road

CO63FF

William Sims Close

CO63EP

Bourne Road

CO63BQ

Firmins Court

CO39DZ

Beaver Close

CO63QJ

Halstead Road

CO33SY

Fitzwalter Road

CO63DE

Nayland Road

CO45ER

Warwick Bailey Close

CO63EG

Chapel Lane

CO63QT

New Road

CO33SZ

St Clare Road

CO63QN

Pallant Chase

CO63RY

Rectory Road

CO63BG

Orpen Close

CO63HH

Spring Lane

CO39GB

Flock Drive

CO33SE

Sanders Drive

CO39AD

Halstead Road

CO45BB

Bakers Lane

CO63SN

Shire Lane

CO33TB

Lexden Road

CO63RN

Brook Road

CO63HZ

Chapel Road

Data Sources

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