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Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath

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About

Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath is a residential area in the northern part of Colchester. The area features a mix of housing, including detached homes, semis, and terraced properties, with some modern developments alongside older homes. Green spaces like Kingswood Heath and Braiswick Wood provide local nature areas, while Mile End Road serves as a key route connecting the area to Colchester town centre.

The area has several schools, including Braiswick Primary School, and is close to Colchester North Station, offering rail links to London and Ipswich. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and sports facilities, with the Colchester United Football Club stadium nearby. The University of Essex is also within easy reach, adding a student presence to the area. Transport links and proximity to the A12 make it a practical location for commuters.

Area overview

On average Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath is £59,500 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 162 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 £915,000.

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
Detached67£480,000
Flats26£187,500
Semi-Detached41£377,500
Terraced28£298,750

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

CO47AD

Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath

CO45EW

Defoe Crescent

CO45UE

Lavender Way

CO45UT

Fairways

CO45ZJ

Chapman Place

CO45ZX

Fan Avenue

CO46BQ

Birchwood Drive

CO46DA

Boxted Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.