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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

CO39AN

London Road

CO39AX

Collingwood Road

CO39BW

Cadenhouse Mews

CO33TB

Lexden Road

CO33QF

Lexden Road

CO33QJ

Sussex Road

CO33RA

Lexden Road

CO33RH

Norman Way

CO33QL

New Kiln Road

CO33SX

Fitzwalter Road

CO39DB

Straight Road

CO34BS

Colvin Close

CO34JB

Milton Close

CO34JJ

Browning Close

CO34HB

Sheridan Walk

CO33TD

Lexden Road

CO39FJ

Brian Cadman Gardens

CO33RZ

Fitzwilliam Road

CO34AG

Cymbeline Way

CO34BL

Lexden Road

CO34BN

Lexden Road

CO34JE

Burns Avenue

CO33RG

Mossfield Close

CO33SA

Hubert Road

CO39AZ

Lanvalley Road

CO33FJ

Park Road

CO33RQ

Wroxham Close

CO33SQ

Round Close

CO34HR

Wordsworth Road

CO33QG

Ashley Gardens

CO33TE

Lexden Road

CO34HU

Wordsworth Road

CO39BD

Collingwood Road

CO33QU

Lockhart Avenue

CO33TL

Lexden Road

CO33US

Norman Way

CO33QA

Highfield Drive

CO39AU

Collingwood Road

CO33PA

The Avenue

CO39BT

Straight Road

CO33QH

Sussex Road

CO39AW

London Road

CO34JD

Scott Drive

CO34JH

Shelley Road

CO39AF

Halstead Road

CO39AR

London Road

CO39DW

London Road

CO33QT

Endsleigh Court

CO33RL

Lexden Road

CO34JA

Scott Drive

CO39ST

Chitts Hill

CO33UZ

Sovereign Crescent

CO33QW

Endsleigh Court

CO39AP

Nelson Road

CO39AY

Collingwood Road

CO39FD

Halstead Road

CO33WD

The Lindens

CO34AZ

The Chase Way

CO39AA

Lexden Road

CO39AS

Trafalgar Road

CO33QR

The Chantry

CO39BQ

De Burgh Road

CO33RD

Lexden Road

CO34BZ

Lexden Road

CO33FA

Ruth King Close

CO33UN

Roddam Close

CO39BE

Clairmont Road

CO39DA

Hunters Corner

CO39EY

Nelson Road

CO33SZ

St Clare Road

CO34DB

London Road

Data Sources

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