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About

Monkwick is a residential suburb situated to the south of Colchester town centre. The area is characterised by housing estates primarily built in the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Its layout includes several local shops and services catering to daily needs, with green spaces like Monkwick Green providing recreational areas.

The neighbourhood is bordered by the A133 to the north and areas of open farmland to the south, giving it a somewhat peripheral feel. A specific local landmark is the former Monkwick Army Camp, with some of its original structures still integrated into the community's fabric. Regular bus services connect residents to the town centre and the main railway station.

Area overview

On average Monkwick has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Monkwick is £55,031 per year. There are 3 schools in Monkwick: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Monkwick is home to around 10,502 people, with a population density of about 2,122.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Monkwick Population
10,502
Population density
2,122.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.09(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.62(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.52(-35%)
Public order
6.28(+21%)
Other theft
5.33(-4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,646
82.35%
Other White
508
4.84%
African
361
3.44%
Other Asian
218
2.08%
Other
114
1.09%
Total population: 10,499

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,991
24.51%
No qualifications
1,650
20.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,465
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,348
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,010
12.43%
Total 16+ residents: 8,123

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,471
35.41%
Owns outright
1,049
25.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
666
16.03%
Social rents from council
563
13.55%
Other social rented
308
7.41%
Total households: 4,154

Property prices in Monkwick

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Monkwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £565,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Monkwick 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 Monkwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£348,500
Flats17£170,000
Semi-Detached46£290,500
Terraced31£275,000

10 years median price trend in Monkwick

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

All postcodes in Monkwick

CO28RE

Berechurch Hall Road

CO27QA

Berechurch Road

CO27RD

Pownall Crescent

CO20AW

Rose Court

CO20AY

Finchingfield Way

CO27RE

Pownall Crescent

CO28PT

Mersea Road

CO28YW

Richard Nichols Close

CO28UJ

Rockhampton Walk

CO28WP

John Lawrence Walk

CO28WR

James Parnell Drive

CO29FL

Madeley Close

CO27PN

Queen Mary Avenue

CO27QZ

Mersea Road

CO27PG

King George Road

CO20AH

Ash Grove

CO27PZ

Berechurch Road

CO28QA

Holm Oak

CO29FY

Foundation Way

CO27QQ

Berechurch Road

CO27RS

Midland Close

CO28LW

Bardfield Road

CO29NW

Berechurch Hall Road

CO27QE

Berechurch Road

CO27QL

Nancy Smith Close

CO28UL

Fremantle Road

CO29FT

Builder Gardens

CO27TJ

Britannia Mews

CO28WN

Agnes Silverside Close

CO27QB

Berechurch Road

CO28LX

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28XF

Friday Wood Green

CO29NU

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28NN

School Road

CO27RF

Pownall Crescent

CO28LR

Monkwick Avenue

CO28PD

Coronation Avenue

CO28QH

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO29FB

Aggregate Walk

CO27PQ

King George Road

CO28QT

Windsor Close

CO20DB

Berechurch Hall Road

CO29FF

Fowler Road

CO29FW

Pier Close

CO27PB

Gurdon Road

CO28UU

Mackay Court

CO29FZ

Trowel Place

CO28UN

Onslow Crescent

CO29NJ

Gryps Close

CO20AR

Blenheim Drive

CO28PE

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO27FD

Circular Road South

CO27PA

Daniel Cole Road

CO27QY

Meyrick Crescent

CO28NR

Monkwick Avenue

CO28WS

Helen Ewing Place

CO20BE

Pebmarsh Close

CO27PP

Gurdon Road

CO27SH

Dudley Close

CO28UA

Queensland Drive

CO27QG

Valentinus Crescent

CO28RB

Mersea Road

CO27QF

Berechurch Road

CO20AX

Thaxted Walk

CO28NA

Monkwick Avenue

CO28ND

Monkwick Avenue

CO28UP

Sydney Street

CO20AB

Blackheath

CO20BD

Wethersfield Road

CO28LS

Terling Close

CO28LU

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28PL

Buckley Place

CO28LP

Inworth Walk

CO29FJ

Lungley Rise

CO27PE

King George Road

CO27RG

Pownall Crescent

CO28NB

Monkwick Avenue

CO27QJ

Chariot Drive

CO28LL

Bardfield Road

CO28PB

Coronation Avenue

CO28XH

Brisbane Way

CO28YN

Hobart Gardens

CO20AL

Chestnut Avenue

CO20AP

Blackheath

CO28PR

Wych Elm

CO28RQ

Lethe Grove

CO28US

Darwin Close

CO29FX

Henry Everett Grove

CO28LY

The Parade

CO27PD

Maple Way

CO28NG

Ridgewell Way

CO28QU

Buxton Road

CO28UX

Adelaide Drive

CO28UY

Wyndham Close

CO29FG

Spencer Road

CO28NU

Prince Philip Road

CO20AN

Hetherington Close

CO20AT

Finchingfield Way

CO28NX

Prince Philip Road

CO28PU

Mersea Road

Data Sources

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