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Lexden and Braiswick

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lexden and Braiswick Population

9,609

Population density

331.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,429

87.74%

Other White

307

3.2%

Indian

185

1.93%

White and Asian (mixed)

108

1.12%

Other Asian

1.01%

Total population: 9,607

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	5	£228,000	£151,800	£155,000	£270,000	£296,800
Semi-Detached	33	£354,970	£260,000	£319,995	£400,000	£513,000
Terraced	7	£258,000	£159,700	£222,500	£279,000	£290,000
Detached	60	£547,500	£334,750	£413,750	£681,250	£996,600

10 years median price trend in Lexden and Braiswick

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Lexden and Braiswick

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