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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

CO46BJ

Jenner Chase

CO46EX

Mile End

CO45LN

Romulus Close

CO45NF

Stanford Road

CO45YQ

De Grey Square

CO45ZE

Cromer Mews

CO46AZ

Cordelia Drive

CO46DR

Panache Road

CO46EJ

Bonita Walk

CO45WD

Sinclair Close

CO45XH

Wryneck Close

CO45YE

De Grey Road

CO46BL

Firs Walk

CO46EB

Charter Way

CO46EH

Sapphire Crescent

CO45AF

Bergholt Road

CO45FW

Orrin Walk

CO45HA

Nayland Road

CO45HE

Boxted Road

CO45UX

Brinkley Place

CO46AA

Alba Mews

CO45DQ

Prior Way

CO45JL

Boxted Road

CO46FG

Ballerina Walk

CO45AG

Bergholt Road

CO45AJ

Bergholt Road

CO45ET

Nayland Road

CO45FY

Hakewill Way

CO45BT

Mile End Road

CO45FP

Howards Croft

CO45JX

Kingswood Road

CO46BG

Chapel Crescent

CO46DN

Lilianna Road

CO47AB

Tivoli Avenue

CO45BS

Dickenson Road

CO45FA

Shepherd Drive

CO45HH

Boxted Road

CO45DP

Thomas Wakley Close

CO45DY

Mile End Road

CO45FE

Bolsin Drive

CO45LW

Remus Close

CO45UZ

Cranborne Close

CO46DX

Culture Close

CO45DF

Golden Dawn Way

CO45ES

Walnut Drive

CO45LA

Turner Road

CO45YH

Tufnell Way

CO45ZA

Bradford Drive

CO45ZB

Bradford Drive

CO46DH

Woodland Walk

CO46EP

Mandarin Way

CO46EZ

Mile End

CO46FD

Maigold Avenue

CO45AE

Bergholt Road

CO45FS

Fords Lane

CO45GX

Hakewill Way

CO45UU

Hollymead Close

CO45YS

Propelair Way

CO45DG

Prior Way

CO45HB

Whitebeam Close

CO45JP

Turner Road

CO45WX

Spindle Street

CO45YJ

Axial Drive

CO45DD

Hugh Dickson Road

CO45JA

Severalls Lane

CO46AH

Sophy Way

CO45XL

Mile End

CO45WF

Gresley Close

CO46AN

Nayland Road

CO45DW

Cambie Crescent

CO45GU

Hakewill Way

CO45WH

Peto Avenue

CO45WP

Brickmakers Lane

CO46FB

Mile End

CO45BU

Mile End Road

CO45EP

Leechs Lane

CO46AF

Evelyn Mews

CO46BS

Boxted Road

CO46DL

Lilianna Road

CO45BZ

Mile End Road

CO45EU

Bruff Close

CO45XX

Podium Close

CO46ED

Carris Close

CO46EW

Mile End

CO45BP

Groves Close

CO45LS

Bedford Road

CO45LU

Stow Court

CO45UP

Boxted Road

CO45XY

Bluegates Place

CO45DX

Greenacres

CO45EE

Spirit Drive

CO45FF

Tranter Drive

CO46DS

Panache Road

CO45EF

Borges Gardens

CO45HQ

Knevett Close

CO45LL

Mill Road

CO45SE

Apprentice Drive

CO45YU

Fortius Mews

CO46AX

Fox Way

CO46DJ

Ivy Close

Data Sources

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