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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

CO33QR

The Chantry

CO39DB

Straight Road

CO39EB

Tusset Mews

CO33TL

Lexden Road

CO33RU

Bramley Close

CO33TJ

Tapwoods

CO34AG

Cymbeline Way

CO34BZ

Lexden Road

CO33FJ

Park Road

CO39EA

Firstore Drive

CO33QF

Lexden Road

CO33SP

Lexden Road

CO33QD

Lexden Road

CO33QH

Sussex Road

CO39DZ

Beaver Close

CO33RT

Acland Avenue

CO34JP

Marlowe Way

CO39AA

Lexden Road

CO33WD

The Lindens

CO34DE

London Road

CO33RS

Acland Avenue

CO34HN

Thompson Avenue

CO39SX

Chitts Hill

CO39BE

Clairmont Road

CO34HQ

Byron Avenue

CO33SU

Fitzwalter Road

CO33PA

The Avenue

CO39BN

Mellor Chase

CO34JH

Shelley Road

CO39EX

Collingwood Road

CO34HU

Wordsworth Road

CO34HP

Herrick Place

CO33RP

Glen Avenue

CO33RX

Elianore Road

CO33RY

Elianore Road

CO39AT

London Road

CO34DA

Lexden Road

CO33SX

Fitzwalter Road

CO33RL

Lexden Road

CO33QJ

Sussex Road

CO39AZ

Lanvalley Road

CO39FJ

Brian Cadman Gardens

CO34HX

Masefield Drive

CO33RG

Mossfield Close

CO34DF

London Road

CO34JG

Keats Road

CO33QN

Endsleigh Court

CO39BP

King Coel Road

CO33RB

Lexden Road

CO33TA

St Clare Drive

CO34DQ

Back Lane

CO39BB

Collingwood Road

CO34HE

Chaucer Way

CO39BH

Collingwood Road

CO34HG

Byron Avenue

CO34HZ

Shakespeare Road

CO33SA

Hubert Road

CO33US

Norman Way

CO34JA

Scott Drive

CO34JN

Shelley Road

CO33SE

Sanders Drive

CO33SS

Fitzwalter Road

CO39BG

Ratcliffe Road

CO34AD

Church Lane

CO33SH

Hurnard Drive

CO33QG

Ashley Gardens

CO39BJ

London Road

CO34AZ

The Chase Way

CO33UN

Roddam Close

CO34JL

Shelley Road

CO39AB

Halstead Road

Data Sources

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