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Mile End South

About

Mile End South is a residential ward in the Borough of Colchester, Essex, located roughly a mile from the medieval town walls that mark the historic core. The area is made up of a mix of housing types alongside short parades of shops and local services. Streets contain pockets of council-owned and private green space and several allotment plots that have been used by local gardeners for many years. Public transport links run from the neighbourhood into the town centre and the wider Colchester area, supporting short trips to shops, schools and workplaces.

The ward is administered as part of Colchester Borough Council and has a small network of community facilities, including a community centre and primary school that serve nearby streets. Local volunteer groups work with the council on maintenance of parks and allotments, and routine street patterns reflect development phases from the late 19th and mid 20th centuries. Day-to-day life in Mile End South is focused on local services, short walks to shops, and regular bus connections into the town.

Area overview

On average Mile End South has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mile End South is £74,031 per year. There are 1 schools in Mile End South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mile End South is home to around 7,526 people, with a population density of about 3,059.0 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

109

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Mile End South Population

7,526

Population density

3,059 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

65.9(+112%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.03(+72%)

Shoplifting

10.1(+42%)

Public order

8.11(+56%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.91(-40%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,022

66.72%

Other White

595

7.9%

Indian

478

6.35%

Other Asian

371

4.93%

African

293

3.89%

Total population: 7,527

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,735

46.1%

Level 3 (A level)

973

16.4%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

824

13.89%

No qualifications

541

9.12%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

478

8.06%

Total 16+ residents: 5,933

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,042

33.86%

Owns with a mortgage

1,007

32.73%

Owns outright

586

19.04%

Other social rented

293

9.52%

Social rents from council

1.98%

Total households: 3,077

Property prices in Mile End South

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Mile End South area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £537,500.

Price distribution per property type (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 South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£432,500	£281,500	£328,750	£461,250	£522,875
Flats	25	£187,000	£156,000	£175,000	£200,000	£269,000
Semi-Detached	21	£345,000	£255,100	£290,000	£375,000	£440,000
Terraced	22	£293,000	£240,250	£261,750	£340,000	£365,000

10 years median price trend in Mile End South

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Mile End South

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