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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 56 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
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
30.22(-3%)
Public order
5.15(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-25%)
Vehicle crime
4.64(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.26(-72%)
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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £367,000 in Lexden area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 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
Detached34£487,500
Flats6£232,000
Semi-Detached21£325,000
Terraced8£317,000

10 years median price trend in Lexden

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

All postcodes in Lexden

CO39AT

London Road

CO39AB

Halstead Road

CO33TF

Lexden Road

CO33QS

Endsleigh Court

CO33RP

Glen Avenue

CO33SY

Fitzwalter Road

CO33QD

Lexden Road

CO33SP

Lexden Road

CO34HJ

Shakespeare Road

CO33RF

Lexden Road

CO33SS

Fitzwalter Road

CO34DA

Lexden Road

CO33RU

Bramley Close

CO33UF

Lexden Park

CO33UL

Park Road

CO34HH

Shakespeare Road

CO34BJ

Lexden Road

CO34HZ

Shakespeare Road

CO33QQ

Vint Crescent

CO33RY

Elianore Road

CO33SH

Hurnard Drive

CO34DF

London Road

CO34AD

Church Lane

CO34DQ

Back Lane

CO34JR

The Mount

CO39AD

Halstead Road

CO33QP

Lexden Court

CO33SE

Sanders Drive

CO33ST

Alton Drive

CO33TA

St Clare Drive

CO34DE

London Road

CO34HX

Masefield Drive

CO39EX

Collingwood Road

CO33RX

Elianore Road

CO39BA

Lanvalley Road

CO39BX

Straight Road

CO33TJ

Tapwoods

CO34HD

Henley Court

CO33QN

Endsleigh Court

CO33SG

Sanders Drive

CO34BP

Lexden Grove

CO34JN

Shelley Road

CO39BJ

London Road

CO39BZ

Straight Road

CO33QY

Sussex Road

CO33SD

Glen Avenue

CO39BH

Collingwood Road

CO34AU

Bakers Lane

CO34HF

Chaucer Way

CO39AG

King Coel Road

CO33SF

Piper Road

CO34HL

Shakespeare Road

CO39AH

London Road

CO39BN

Mellor Chase

CO39BU

The Chase

CO34HP

Herrick Place

CO33WL

West End Mews

CO34HW

Thompson Avenue

CO39AE

Halstead Road

CO39FH

Hargood Close

CO33RN

Lexden Road

CO39BG

Ratcliffe Road

CO39SX

Chitts Hill

CO33QE

Lexden Road

CO39BP

King Coel Road

CO33UJ

Lexden Park

CO39EA

Firstore Drive

CO33RB

Lexden Road

CO33RW

Lexden Road

CO39BB

Collingwood Road

CO39GS

Garden Drive

CO33RT

Acland Avenue

CO34DD

London Road

CO39AJ

London Road

CO39BY

Straight Road

CO33SU

Fitzwalter Road

CO34BH

Lexden Road

CO34HE

Chaucer Way

CO33SJ

Sanders Drive

CO34AR

Spring Lane

CO34JL

Shelley Road

CO39AQ

King Coel Road

CO34HA

Chaucer Way

CO39AL

London Road

CO33RR

Glen Avenue

CO34DG

London Road

CO33SR

Lexden Road

CO34AA

Church Lane

CO34AN

Spring Lane

CO34HN

Thompson Avenue

CO39DZ

Beaver Close

CO34AS

Cook's Lane

CO34JG

Keats Road

CO33RS

Acland Avenue

CO34HQ

Byron Avenue

CO34JP

Marlowe Way

CO39EB

Tusset Mews

CO33QX

Sussex Road

CO34DH

Heath Road

CO34HG

Byron Avenue

Data Sources

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