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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Mile End Population

14,233

Population density

2,238.2 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	66	£462,500	£311,250	£390,000	£525,000	£744,988
Terraced	50	£325,000	£219,000	£276,250	£383,750	£468,750
Semi-Detached	58	£344,500	£255,000	£296,250	£378,750	£427,250
Flats	44	£188,500	£122,625	£163,000	£220,500	£339,850

10 years median price trend in Mile End

All postcodes in Mile End

CO46AF

Evelyn Mews

CO45LX

Stammers Road

CO45LP

Mill Road

CO45TU

Petrolea Close

CO46BX

Alexander Court

CO45HG

Boxted Road

CO45DU

Tall Trees

CO46ED

Carris Close

CO46DQ

Penny Close

CO45ZB

Bradford Drive

CO46BS

Boxted Road

CO45EN

Nayland Road

CO45FS

Fords Lane

CO46DJ

Ivy Close

CO46AG

Gallica Mews

CO46BD

Dene Close

CO46FD

Maigold Avenue

CO45LY

Posford Court

CO46FA

Mile End

CO46BJ

Jenner Chase

CO45XY

Bluegates Place

CO45JR

Turner Road

CO45DB

Mile End Road

CO46DB

Avondene Drive

CO46EN

Pascali Lane

CO45WA

Riddles Drive

CO45WY

Easter Park

CO45ZP

Olympic Boulevard

CO45AA

Bergholt Road

CO45ZU

Blade Road

CO45WT

Altius Chase

CO46EG

Maigold Avenue

CO46BF

Iris Close

CO45BS

Dickenson Road

CO45DF

Golden Dawn Way

CO45LB

Turner Road

CO45ZW

Turbine Road

CO45LS

Bedford Road

CO45FA

Shepherd Drive

CO46BR

Whitmore Drive

CO45WS

Peppercorn Close

CO45PL

Endeavour Way

CO45XH

Wryneck Close

CO46AD

Cansend Road

CO46AY

Eden Drive

CO46BT

Whitmore Drive

CO45DR

Longacre

CO45HQ

Knevett Close

CO46AZ

Cordelia Drive

CO46EJ

Bonita Walk

CO45EG

Nayland Road

CO45XX

Podium Close

CO45JX

Kingswood Road

CO45NF

Stanford Road

CO45EW

Nayland Road

CO45EZ

Turbine Road

CO45AS

Bergholt Road

CO46DY

Inspiration Avenue

CO45DG

Prior Way

CO46BN

Fleming Way

CO46DP

Redora Lane

CO45YX

Cuckoo Farm Way

CO46ET

Mile End

CO45EF

Borges Gardens

CO45WG

Peto Avenue

CO45TY

Apprentice Drive

CO45JZ

Windmill Court

CO46BH

Larch Way

CO45LE

Mill Road

CO45DQ

Prior Way

CO45HA

Nayland Road

CO46DH

Woodland Walk

CO45LF

Mill Road

CO46DN

Lilianna Road

CO45YT

Propelair Way

CO46AJ

Wildeve Avenue

CO45XW

Turner Road

CO45HE

Boxted Road

CO45YL

Aerofoil Grove

CO45DY

Mile End Road

CO45LL

Mill Road

CO45BU

Mile End Road

CO45YU

Fortius Mews

CO45EJ

Studds Lane

CO45BL

Dickenson Road

CO45RY

Axial Drive

CO46AQ

Amelia Chase

CO45NS

Citius Parade

CO45EE

Spirit Drive

Data Sources

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

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

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