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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

CO45EH

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CO45BX

Mile End Road

CO45XR

Oaks Place

CO46AR

Summertime Drive

CO46EQ

Sunfire Way

CO45XA

Flame Way

CO46AN

Nayland Road

CO45FD

Bolsin Drive

CO45FG

Jade Gardens

CO47AB

Tivoli Avenue

CO45FE

Bolsin Drive

CO45BH

Dickenson Road

CO45UY

Fellowes Close

CO45UR

Broad Oak Lane

CO45AB

Bergholt Road

CO46DX

Culture Close

CO45XJ

The Copse

CO45HH

Boxted Road

CO45DA

Mile End Road

CO45ED

Braiswick Lane

CO45AR

Vortex Road

CO45JW

Orchard Place

CO45YA

Squirrels Field

CO46BY

Mistley Road

CO45EL

Littlecotes

CO45AD

Three Crowns Road

CO45ES

Walnut Drive

CO45AQ

Bergholt Road

CO45DX

Greenacres

CO45TZ

St James Place

CO45LN

Romulus Close

CO45HB

Whitebeam Close

CO45BP

Groves Close

CO45YE

De Grey Road

CO11XD

North Station Road

CO45XP

Henry Villa Close

CO45WP

Brickmakers Lane

CO46DF

Tower Close

CO45XG

Braithwaite Drive

CO45XL

Mile End

CO46FJ

Rosemoor Close

CO45ZD

Axial Way

CO45JN

Lufkin Road

CO46DW

Inspiration Avenue

CO45JU

Hollymead Close

CO46BP

Kent Close

CO45LG

Defoe Crescent

CO46EP

Mandarin Way

CO45YG

Little Woods Mews

CO45LW

Remus Close

CO45EP

Leechs Lane

CO46EU

Mile End

CO45NB

Linnet Mews

CO46AL

Whitmore Drive

CO45YH

Tufnell Way

CO45FW

Orrin Walk

CO46ER

Kolo Walk

CO45GH

Estuary Close

CO45DL

Enid Way

CO45XD

Axial Way

CO45AE

Bergholt Road

CO46FH

Alistair Day Way

CO46BU

Cavell Avenue

CO45FQ

Mile End Road

CO45DH

Prior Way

CO46EZ

Mile End

CO45LH

Raven Way

CO45SD

Barton Boulevard

CO46ES

Tranquility Grove

CO45JA

Severalls Lane

CO45BT

Mile End Road

CO46DL

Lilianna Road

CO45UX

Brinkley Place

CO45EA

Mile End Road

CO45LJ

Mill Road

CO45WE

Holden Road

CO45EQ

Nayland Road

CO45WJ

Peto Avenue

CO45WQ

Worsdell Way

CO45LU

Stow Court

CO45XN

Endeavour Way

CO45DE

Hugh Dickson Road

CO45WB

Thornton Drive

CO46AU

Willow Crescent

CO45DS

Brinkley Grove Road

CO46AB

Tubswick Mews

CO46DA

Laurel Walk

CO45GP

Wallace Road

CO45HD

Fieldview Close

CO45YW

Venture Chase

CO45DW

Cambie Crescent

CO45GU

Hakewill Way

CO45FX

Chesterwell Mews

CO45JP

Turner Road

CO45WF

Gresley Close

CO45WN

Coeur De Lion

CO46FB

Mile End

CO45HF

Boxted Road

CO46BG

Chapel Crescent

CO45WZ

Mill Road

Data Sources

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