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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

CO45UF

Gentian Court

CO63BT

Lexden Road

CO33TA

St Clare Drive

CO63LA

Chapel Road

CO63EZ

Chapel Road

CO39AA

Lexden Road

CO34AN

Spring Lane

CO63RR

Rectory Road

CO63HW

Farm Drive

CO63JU

Colchester Road

CO33QQ

Vint Crescent

CO33SQ

Round Close

CO63QD

Blind Lane

CO33RB

Lexden Road

CO63HT

The Spinney

CO63JL

Lodge Court

CO39FH

Hargood Close

CO63HU

Mumford Road

CO63HF

Queens Road

CO45DT

Devereux Place

CO39UA

Beech Grove

CO33RG

Mossfield Close

CO63RQ

Brook Road

CO63BY

Colchester Road

CO63PR

Green Lane

CO45BG

Braiswick

CO39FZ

Poultry Close

CO63JS

Colchester Road

CO63DT

Old Church Lane

CO63RB

New Road

CO63BL

Mumford Road

CO63HA

Chapel Road

CO63QQ

The Rise

CO39FW

John Flower Avenue

CO38PD

Turkey Cock Lane

CO34DB

London Road

CO33SX

Fitzwalter Road

CO34BJ

Lexden Road

CO63TB

Oak Close

CO39TB

Argents Lane

CO63PH

Ford Street

CO38ND

Turkey Cock Lane

CO63QG

The Walk

CO38NF

Daisy Green

CO38NB

Turkey Cock Lane

CO39UE

Fiddlers Folly

CO63EQ

Chapel Lane

CO39TF

Lexden and Braiswick

CO39AG

King Coel Road

CO63DS

Hall Road

CO39UF

Fiddlers Folly

CO33SA

Hubert Road

CO39EA

Firstore Drive

CO33UL

Park Road

CO63QH

Halstead Road

CO45BA

Braiswick

CO39FJ

Brian Cadman Gardens

CO39BP

King Coel Road

CO39AJ

London Road

CO33RY

Elianore Road

CO33RP

Glen Avenue

CO39BW

Cadenhouse Mews

CO33UZ

Sovereign Crescent

CO39AH

London Road

CO33QT

Endsleigh Court

CO63DQ

Nayland Road

CO33TD

Lexden Road

CO33TF

Lexden Road

CO63HL

Chapel Road

CO39UW

Woodland Chase

CO39TW

Heath Road

CO63RD

Hardings Close

CO33RU

Bramley Close

CO45AZ

Achnacone Drive

CO63PT

Halstead Road

CO63RL

Hines Close

CO63LJ

Moss Way

CO39TY

Porters Close

CO33RZ

Fitzwilliam Road

CO63LF

Ormonde Close

CO63BP

Lexden Road

CO63HJ

Spring Lane

CO39TS

Wood Lane

CO63RH

Brook Road

CO34AS

Cook's Lane

CO45QJ

Apprentice Drive

CO39SX

Chitts Hill

CO63JJ

Manor Road

CO63HG

Queens Road

CO39AF

Halstead Road

CO39FX

Fouracre Field

CO63ER

Newbridge Hill

CO63FG

Frederick Sims Mews

CO63JE

New Church Road

CO63RX

Tey Road

CO33SD

Glen Avenue

CO33PA

The Avenue

CO63QA

Halstead Road

CO63DG

Nayland Road

CO33SS

Fitzwalter Road

Data Sources

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