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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 115 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
115
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
66.11(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.65(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.37(+95%)
Public order
10.26(+100%)
Other theft
7.1(+30%)
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 218 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Mile End 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 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
Detached66£462,500
Terraced50£325,000
Semi-Detached58£344,500
Flats44£188,500

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

CO45JQ

Mill Road

CO46BW

Echelon Walk

CO45YS

Propelair Way

CO45YQ

De Grey Square

CO46DZ

Leda Way

CO46AX

Fox Way

CO45UZ

Cranborne Close

CO45DJ

Rose Crescent

CO46AA

Alba Mews

CO45WU

Flame Way

CO45DD

Hugh Dickson Road

CO46AE

Cordelia Drive

CO46DR

Panache Road

CO46BL

Firs Walk

CO46BZ

Arthur Cross Square

CO45LA

Turner Road

CO46BA

Kirby Drive

CO46FG

Ballerina Walk

CO45BZ

Mile End Road

CO45UP

Boxted Road

CO45WD

Sinclair Close

CO46AW

Birchwood Drive

CO45AH

Bergholt Road

CO45FY

Hakewill Way

CO45GZ

Stevens Close

CO46AT

United Way

CO45XZ

Courage Drive

CO45ET

Nayland Road

CO45FU

Hutley Drive

CO45WL

Peto Avenue

CO46EX

Mile End

CO45DN

Rectory Close

CO45AF

Bergholt Road

CO45JH

Chestnut Close

CO45AJ

Bergholt Road

CO45BW

Shepherd Drive

CO45YR

Propelair Way

CO45FP

Howards Croft

CO45AG

Bergholt Road

CO45FB

Pleasant Plains Mews

CO45YP

Engineers Square

CO45ZE

Cromer Mews

CO46EL

Felicia Lane

CO45JJ

Church Farm Way

CO46EH

Sapphire Crescent

CO47AD

Valencia Close

CO45ZX

Fan Avenue

CO46EE

Leda Way

CO45EX

Wedgewood Drive

CO46AH

Sophy Way

CO45DP

Thomas Wakley Close

CO46AS

Gloriana Road

CO45JT

Turner Road

CO45XT

Cowper Crescent

CO45SW

Mccluskeys Street

CO46DG

Myland Court Walk

CO46BE

St Michaels Close

CO45AT

Bergholt Road

CO46EA

Burnet Close

CO45XB

Axial Way

CO45BY

Mile End Road

CO45ZF

Wheelwright Place

CO45US

Kettle Street

CO45WW

Brickmakers Lane

CO46EB

Charter Way

CO45XU

Breeze Lane

CO45FT

Bradford Drive

CO45WX

Spindle Street

CO45LT

Rudkin Road

CO45XE

Beaumont Close

CO45SP

Motor Walk

CO45JE

Mill Road

CO45WH

Peto Avenue

CO45DZ

Mile End Road

CO45JL

Boxted Road

CO46BQ

Maplehurst Road

CO45LR

Thornwood

CO46AP

Claret Road

CO45JY

Turner Road

CO45EU

Bruff Close

CO45JG

Potter Mews

CO46DU

Destination Drive

CO46DD

Ashley Row

CO46EF

Ascot Drive

CO46BB

Wentworth Avenue

CO45SE

Apprentice Drive

CO45YJ

Axial Drive

CO45GS

Bardsley Close

CO45FF

Tranter Drive

CO46DS

Panache Road

CO46DE

Oakhouse Close

CO45GX

Hakewill Way

CO45ZA

Bradford Drive

CO45LQ

Defoe Crescent

CO45UU

Hollymead Close

CO46EW

Mile End

CO45LD

Mill Road

CO45AP

Tufnell Way

CO46EY

Mile End

CO46DT

Bergholt Road

Data Sources

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