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About

Lexden is a residential suburb situated west of Colchester's town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, set along quiet, tree-lined streets. It maintains a distinct separation from the main urban core, offering a quieter pace while remaining well-connected.

The area is historically significant as the site of the pre-Roman settlement of Camulodunum. This legacy is subtly present in the local topography and street names. Lexden is also home to a well-regarded private school and borders extensive parkland, including the grounds of Colchester's former mental hospital, which now provide communal green space.

Area overview

On average Lexden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lexden is £76,475 per year. There are 8 schools in Lexden: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lexden is home to around 5,824 people, with a population density of about 1,273.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lexden Population
5,824
Population density
1,273.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.99(-11%)
Vehicle crime
5.49(+25%)
Public order
4.81(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.61(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,785
82.23%
Other White
262
4.5%
Indian
154
2.65%
Other Asian
115
1.98%
African
81
1.39%
Total population: 5,819

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,819
38.34%
Level 3 (A level)
776
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
727
15.32%
No qualifications
662
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
416
8.77%
Total 16+ residents: 4,744

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,036
42.95%
Owns with a mortgage
819
33.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
296
12.27%
Social rents from council
146
6.05%
Other social rented
70
2.9%
Total households: 2,412

Property prices in Lexden

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £371,000 in Lexden area, with individual transactions ranging from £151,000 up to £1,790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lexden 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£480,000
Flats4£181,000
Terraced5£309,000
Semi-Detached21£320,000

10 years median price trend in Lexden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lexden.

All postcodes in Lexden

CO34HF

Chaucer Way

CO39BY

Straight Road

CO39AW

London Road

CO39AY

Collingwood Road

CO34JE

Burns Avenue

CO34DG

London Road

CO39AX

Collingwood Road

CO33SF

Piper Road

CO33SZ

St Clare Road

CO34BN

Lexden Road

CO34AS

Cook's Lane

CO33RW

Lexden Road

CO34BS

Colvin Close

CO33SG

Sanders Drive

CO33QP

Lexden Court

CO34BH

Lexden Road

CO39BU

The Chase

CO39BT

Straight Road

CO33FA

Ruth King Close

CO39BX

Straight Road

CO33QS

Endsleigh Court

CO34AN

Spring Lane

CO39BD

Collingwood Road

CO33QU

Lockhart Avenue

CO34AU

Bakers Lane

CO39AD

Halstead Road

CO39AP

Nelson Road

CO33QX

Sussex Road

CO39DW

London Road

CO33RF

Lexden Road

CO33QQ

Vint Crescent

CO34HH

Shakespeare Road

CO39AF

Halstead Road

CO39FH

Hargood Close

CO39ST

Chitts Hill

CO33QT

Endsleigh Court

CO39BA

Lanvalley Road

CO34JJ

Browning Close

CO33QL

New Kiln Road

CO39DA

Hunters Corner

CO33QE

Lexden Road

CO33TF

Lexden Road

CO39BZ

Straight Road

CO33TE

Lexden Road

CO33RD

Lexden Road

CO34AR

Spring Lane

CO39AS

Trafalgar Road

CO33RA

Lexden Road

CO33TB

Lexden Road

CO33UJ

Lexden Park

CO39AU

Collingwood Road

CO33SJ

Sanders Drive

CO33WL

West End Mews

CO33QY

Sussex Road

CO34JD

Scott Drive

CO33SD

Glen Avenue

CO34BL

Lexden Road

CO33UL

Park Road

CO39AR

London Road

CO33SQ

Round Close

CO34HR

Wordsworth Road

CO34HJ

Shakespeare Road

CO33UF

Lexden Park

CO34HW

Thompson Avenue

CO39BQ

De Burgh Road

CO33RH

Norman Way

CO34HL

Shakespeare Road

CO33QA

Highfield Drive

CO33RQ

Wroxham Close

CO39AJ

London Road

CO34DD

London Road

CO39AL

London Road

CO39AG

King Coel Road

CO34JB

Milton Close

CO33ST

Alton Drive

CO33UZ

Sovereign Crescent

CO39AH

London Road

CO34HD

Henley Court

CO39GS

Garden Drive

CO39AE

Halstead Road

CO39AN

London Road

CO34JR

The Mount

CO33RR

Glen Avenue

CO39AQ

King Coel Road

CO34BP

Lexden Grove

CO34HB

Sheridan Walk

CO33RN

Lexden Road

CO33QW

Endsleigh Court

CO34DH

Heath Road

CO39FD

Halstead Road

CO34BJ

Lexden Road

CO34AA

Church Lane

CO33TD

Lexden Road

CO39EY

Nelson Road

CO39BW

Cadenhouse Mews

CO33SY

Fitzwalter Road

CO33RZ

Fitzwilliam Road

CO33SR

Lexden Road

CO34DB

London Road

CO34HA

Chaucer Way

Data Sources

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