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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

CO63BE

The Waldens

CO63HL

Chapel Road

CO63QQ

The Rise

CO33RZ

Fitzwilliam Road

CO63HY

Mumford Close

CO34AG

Cymbeline Way

CO39FW

John Flower Avenue

CO39TN

Heath Road

CO63DG

Nayland Road

CO63EX

Cooks Hall Road

CO63HN

The Retreat

CO38NG

Daisy Green

CO63DP

Fordham Road

CO63QU

New Road

CO45BG

Braiswick

CO63EW

Bourne Road

CO63JQ

Colchester Road

CO33RG

Mossfield Close

CO33SA

Hubert Road

CO63LG

Garling Walk

CO33FJ

Park Road

CO33RQ

Wroxham Close

CO33SQ

Round Close

CO39GB

Flock Drive

CO45DT

Devereux Place

CO63BZ

Colchester Road

CO63DT

Old Church Lane

CO63HJ

Spring Lane

CO63JE

New Church Road

CO63LH

Erle Havard Road

CO63PU

Halstead Road

CO63PX

Halstead Road

CO63QF

Spring Lane

CO63QP

Heathfields

CO33QG

Ashley Gardens

CO33TE

Lexden Road

CO63QD

Blind Lane

CO39UE

Fiddlers Folly

CO63DE

Nayland Road

CO63EY

Cooks Hall Cottages

CO63EZ

Chapel Road

CO63LQ

Granville Close

CO63PN

New Road

CO63QA

Halstead Road

CO63QR

Heathfields

CO63RB

New Road Cottages

CO63RP

Brook Road

CO33QU

Lockhart Avenue

CO63RE

Green Lane

CO33TL

Lexden Road

CO33US

Norman Way

CO63BN

Mumford Road

CO63BY

Colchester Road

CO63FF

William Sims Close

CO63HZ

Chapel Road

CO33QA

Highfield Drive

CO39TU

Hen Way

CO39TX

Porters Lane

CO63ES

Newbridge Hill

CO63QL

Abbotts Lane

CO33PA

The Avenue

CO38NB

Turkey Cock Lane

CO45BJ

Ramparts Court

CO45TX

Fairways

CO63DR

Coney Byes Lane

CO33QH

Sussex Road

CO39AW

London Road

CO39TF

Lexden and Braiswick

CO63EL

Bourne Road

CO63JW

Armoury Road

CO63QG

The Walk

CO63QJ

Halstead Road

CO39AF

Halstead Road

CO63JA

Chapel Road

CO33QT

Endsleigh Court

CO33RL

Lexden Road

CO38PD

Turkey Cock Lane

CO39ST

Chitts Hill

CO39TR

Wood Lane

CO63BX

Lexden Road

CO63LA

Chapel Road

CO63PR

Green Lane

CO63QB

Seven Star Green

CO63QN

Pallant Chase

CO63QZ

New Road

CO63RN

Brook Road

CO33UZ

Sovereign Crescent

CO39TQ

Brick Street

CO63DW

Bures Road

CO63PP

Halstead Road

CO33QW

Endsleigh Court

CO38NF

Daisy Green

CO63HX

Mumford Road

CO63JX

Colchester Road

CO63RH

Brook Road

CO39FD

Halstead Road

CO63RY

Rectory Road

CO33WD

The Lindens

CO34AZ

The Chase Way

CO39AA

Lexden Road

Data Sources

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