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About

Mile End is a residential ward situated to the north of Colchester's historic town centre. The area is primarily characterised by a mix of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bordered by the Ipswich Road, a major route, and contains several local schools and community facilities. The University of Essex campus lies just to the north, influencing the area's demographic.

The ward includes the Mile End conservation area, centred around the medieval St. Michael's Church. This church, with its distinctive flint tower, stands on a site of Saxon origin. The surrounding streets feature older cottages and buildings that reflect the area's long history as a separate settlement before being absorbed by the town. Green spaces like King George V playing fields provide recreational areas for residents.

Area overview

On average Mile End has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mile End is £77,108 per year. There are 5 schools in Mile End: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mile End is home to around 14,233 people, with a population density of about 2,238.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mile End Population
14,233
Population density
2,238.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.59(+117%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.37(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.8(+2%)
Public order
9.84(+89%)
Shoplifting
7.03(-1%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,886
69.45%
Other White
1,044
7.33%
Indian
750
5.27%
Other Asian
538
3.78%
African
530
3.72%
Total population: 14,234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,857
44.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,939
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,551
14.2%
No qualifications
1,012
9.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
925
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 10,924

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,396
41.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,404
24.51%
Owns outright
1,045
18.24%
Other social rented
555
9.69%
Social rents from council
157
2.74%
Total households: 5,728

Property prices in Mile End

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £348,750 in Mile End area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mile End 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached59£470,000
Flats39£190,000
Semi-Detached56£360,000
Terraced42£298,750

10 years median price trend in Mile End

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mile End.

All postcodes in Mile End

CO45AP

Tufnell Way

CO45XB

Axial Way

CO45ZX

Fan Avenue

CO45DE

Hugh Dickson Road

CO45LG

Defoe Crescent

CO45JW

Orchard Place

CO45AB

Bergholt Road

CO45LT

Rudkin Road

CO45XU

Breeze Lane

CO46BW

Echelon Walk

CO45AH

Bergholt Road

CO45BX

Mile End Road

CO45FU

Hutley Drive

CO45LQ

Defoe Crescent

CO45WE

Holden Road

CO45WL

Peto Avenue

CO45YR

Propelair Way

CO46BH

Larch Way

CO45FX

Chesterwell Mews

CO45JQ

Mill Road

CO45WJ

Peto Avenue

CO45ZF

Wheelwright Place

CO46EF

Ascot Drive

CO45EA

Mile End Road

CO45UY

Fellowes Close

CO45YW

Venture Chase

CO46AT

United Way

CO45JN

Lufkin Road

CO46AY

Eden Drive

CO46DU

Destination Drive

CO46ER

Kolo Walk

CO46FA

Mile End

CO45DU

Tall Trees

CO45WB

Thornton Drive

CO45XT

Cowper Crescent

CO46AU

Willow Crescent

CO46EL

Felicia Lane

CO46EQ

Sunfire Way

CO45BH

Dickenson Road

CO45HF

Boxted Road

CO45WY

Easter Park

CO45XA

Flame Way

CO46AJ

Wildeve Avenue

CO45DL

Enid Way

CO45FT

Bradford Drive

CO45HG

Boxted Road

CO45LH

Raven Way

CO45SD

Barton Boulevard

CO45XD

Axial Way

CO45FQ

Mile End Road

CO45JY

Turner Road

CO46AW

Birchwood Drive

CO45AD

Three Crowns Road

CO45BW

Shepherd Drive

CO45DS

Brinkley Grove Road

CO45US

Kettle Street

CO45YP

Engineers Square

CO46BF

Iris Close

CO45DN

Rectory Close

CO45FB

Pleasant Plains Mews

CO45LY

Posford Court

CO45XN

Endeavour Way

CO46AG

Gallica Mews

CO46BX

Alexander Court

CO46DD

Ashley Row

CO45EH

Link Close

CO46BP

Kent Close

CO46DG

Myland Court Walk

CO46DQ

Penny Close

CO46EN

Pascali Lane

CO45BY

Mile End Road

CO46BY

Mistley Road

CO46ET

Mile End

CO45AQ

Bergholt Road

CO46BA

Kirby Drive

CO46BD

Dene Close

CO46BZ

Arthur Cross Square

CO45AT

Bergholt Road

CO45TY

Apprentice Drive

CO45WZ

Mill Road

CO45XW

Turner Road

CO46AS

Gloriana Road

CO46BT

Whitmore Drive

CO46DP

Redora Lane

CO45FG

Jade Gardens

CO45NB

Linnet Mews

CO45WA

Riddles Drive

CO45DR

Longacre

CO45EZ

Turbine Road

CO45XJ

The Copse

CO46AE

Cordelia Drive

CO45EL

Littlecotes

CO45EX

Wedgewood Drive

CO45TU

Petrolea Close

CO46ES

Tranquility Grove

CO46FJ

Rosemoor Close

CO45EJ

Studds Lane

CO45WS

Peppercorn Close

CO45XP

Henry Villa Close

CO46AP

Claret Road

Data Sources

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