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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£364
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £525K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £364 per square foot) in Lexden area, with individual transactions ranging from £151,000 up to £1,027,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lexden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£522,500£371
Semi-Detached21£320,000£364
Terraced2£217,500£364
Flats5£182,000£287

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lexden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lexden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£455,000£151,978£315,000£212,500
2017£462,500£285,000£280,000£265,000
2018£460,000£170,000£310,000£239,250
2019£472,500£170,000£295,000£249,950
2020£495,000£185,000£290,500£241,000
2021£547,000£190,000£350,000£277,500
2022£600,000£175,000£337,000£290,000
2023£590,000£195,000£316,500£275,000
2024£494,000£190,000£330,000£291,000
2025£480,000£270,000£320,000£309,000
2026£545,000£166,500£324,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lexden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lexden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307£247£290£260
2017£310£298£313£297
2018£316£286£296£295
2019£318£275£293£294
2020£355£260£333£312
2021£361£289£354£313
2022£375£334£364£363
2023£386£330£361£333
2024£397£315£348£334
2025£354£324£343£364
2026£372£288£393
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lexden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lexden in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.