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Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath

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About

Mile End North, Braiswick and Kingswood Heath sit on Colchester’s northern edge, where suburban streets meet remaining patches of open ground. The area contains a mix of housing eras, from mid-20th century terraces to more recent estate developments around Braiswick. Day-to-day life is organised around small parades of shops, primary schools, and community halls, with regular bus services into Colchester town centre and convenient road access onto the A12. Braiswick’s newer streets were laid out with several small planted verges and pocket greens that mark the extension of the town northwards.

Community use of local open space is a recurring feature. Kingswood Heath retains traces of the heath that named it, with low scrub and grassland giving short walking routes and places for dog-walking close to housing. Local allotments and play areas sit alongside those greens, and small business units on the town’s northern approach provide nearer employment options. For residents the area functions as a residential catchment with practical links to Colchester’s services rather than a visitor destination.

Area overview

On average Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath is £79,421 per year. There are 5 schools in Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath is home to around 8,667 people, with a population density of about 1,668.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath Population
8,667
Population density
1,668.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.19(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.73(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.54(+82%)
Public order
9.46(+85%)
Vehicle crime
5.65(+28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,356
73.36%
Other White
569
6.57%
Indian
350
4.04%
African
303
3.5%
Other Asian
201
2.32%
Total population: 8,664

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,838
43.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,246
19.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
949
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
571
8.79%
No qualifications
562
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 6,497

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,735
51.23%
Owns outright
654
19.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
524
15.47%
Other social rented
273
8.06%
Social rents from council
104
3.07%
Total households: 3,387

Property prices in Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath 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 Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached38£362,500
Terraced31£310,000
Flats17£200,000
Detached57£470,000

10 years median price trend in Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath.

All postcodes in Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath

CO46DQ

Penny Close

CO46AY

Eden Drive

CO45EH

Link Close

CO45UD

Coltsfoot Court

CO46DW

Inspiration Avenue

CO45FP

Howards Croft

CO46EH

Sapphire Crescent

CO46AS

Gloriana Road

CO45FS

Fords Lane

CO45UE

Lavender Way

CO45DY

Mile End Road

CO45WX

Spindle Street

CO46FA

Mile End

CO45UT

Keepers Green

CO46EX

Mile End

CO45BJ

Ramparts Court

CO46DP

Redora Lane

CO46BE

St Michaels Close

CO46AW

Birchwood Drive

CO45BE

Parker Road

CO45ZR

Bennett Green

CO46EE

Leda Way

CO46ES

Tranquility Grove

CO46EU

Mile End

CO46DN

Lilianna Road

CO45TX

Fairways

CO45HF

Boxted Road

CO46FH

Alistair Day Way

CO45BN

Westwood Hill

CO45BB

Bakers Lane

CO45UN

Camomile Way

CO46FG

Ballerina Walk

CO46DF

Tower Close

CO46EZ

Mile End

CO45EP

Leechs Lane

CO46FF

Flemenco Walk

CO45HB

Whitebeam Close

CO45ED

Braiswick Lane

CO45AU

Braiswick

CO46AX

Fox Way

CO46AR

Summertime Drive

CO45XP

Henry Villa Close

CO45DJ

Rose Crescent

CO46DU

Destination Drive

CO46EY

Mile End

CO45DB

Mile End Road

CO45UQ

Celandine Court

CO45UW

Jonquil Way

CO46BY

Mistley Road

CO46BD

Dene Close

CO46BN

Fleming Way

CO46AA

Alba Mews

CO45EE

Spirit Drive

CO46BU

Cavell Avenue

CO45LT

Rudkin Road

CO46DY

Inspiration Avenue

CO45XQ

Oxley Parker Drive

CO45YE

De Grey Road

CO46DB

Avondene Drive

CO46EP

Mandarin Way

CO46BT

Whitmore Drive

CO45ZL

Scrivener Close

CO45WT

Altius Chase

CO45XN

Endeavour Way

CO46EW

Mile End

CO46DE

Oakhouse Close

CO45EL

Littlecotes

CO45ZJ

Chapman Place

CO45XY

Bluegates Place

CO45YW

Venture Chase

CO46DX

Culture Close

CO46DH

Woodland Walk

CO45LG

Defoe Crescent

CO45WZ

Mill Road

CO46BZ

Arthur Cross Square

CO45WU

Flame Way

CO45XA

Flame Way

CO46DG

Myland Court Walk

CO46BR

Whitmore Drive

CO45ZG

Mortimer Gardens

CO45LP

Mill Road

CO46FB

Mile End

CO45XZ

Courage Drive

CO45LJ

Mill Road

CO46DJ

Ivy Close

CO46DL

Lilianna Road

CO46EN

Pascali Lane

CO45HA

Nayland Road

CO45XU

Breeze Lane

CO45ZD

Axial Way

CO46FE

Lexden and Braiswick

CO46AU

Willow Crescent

CO46BA

Kirby Drive

CO45ZF

Wheelwright Place

CO46FJ

Rosemoor Close

CO45EA

Mile End Road

CO46AG

Gallica Mews

CO46EQ

Sunfire Way

CO45XS

Comyns Close

CO45UB

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Data Sources

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