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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 77 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
77
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
42.85(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.71(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.52(+18%)
Public order
6.86(+34%)
Other theft
5.62(+3%)
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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Monkwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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
Detached24£348,250
Terraced39£280,000
Semi-Detached40£307,500
Flats18£150,500

10 years median price trend in Monkwick

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

All postcodes in Monkwick

CO28LZ

Beeleigh Close

CO27PA

Daniel Cole Road

CO27PN

Queen Mary Avenue

CO28UQ

Queensland Drive

CO28QN

Firlie Walk

CO28QU

Buxton Road

CO27QX

Meyrick Crescent

CO28FJ

Nightingale Court

CO20AW

Rose Court

CO28ND

Monkwick Avenue

CO28QE

The Willows

CO20AX

Thaxted Walk

CO27PE

King George Road

CO28RD

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28WN

Agnes Silverside Close

CO28WL

Rose Allen Avenue

CO28UT

Adelaide Drive

CO28NR

Monkwick Avenue

CO29RQ

Berechurch Road

CO28UW

Onslow Crescent

CO28PS

Mayberry Walk

CO27QF

Berechurch Road

CO28LN

Monkwick Avenue

CO28UZ

Cairns Road

CO28PN

Mersea Road

CO29FW

Pier Close

CO28QZ

Mersea Road

CO28QF

Crosstree Walk

CO28WU

Thomas Benold Walk

CO20AP

Blackheath

CO28WW

John Mace Road

CO28WX

John Mace Road

CO28QH

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO27QE

Berechurch Road

CO20AA

Blackheath

CO20AY

Finchingfield Way

CO29FJ

Lungley Rise

CO20AE

Blackheath

CO27QZ

Mersea Road

CO28XQ

Richard Day Walk

CO28QX

Mersea Road

CO29FE

Hooper Avenue

CO28RQ

Lethe Grove

CO28NZ

Moy Road

CO27RJ

Bourne Court

CO27RD

Pownall Crescent

CO27PS

Lord Holland Road

CO28NJ

Monkwick Avenue

CO28PB

Coronation Avenue

CO28PQ

Berefield Way

CO20BE

Pebmarsh Close

CO28UY

Wyndham Close

CO27QW

Memnon Court

CO28UB

Adelaide Drive

CO28QG

Mersea Road

CO20AS

Gosfield Road

CO20BA

Felstead Close

CO28PE

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28XF

Friday Wood Green

CO20AJ

Blackheath

CO20AZ

Finchingfield Way

CO27PJ

Queen Mary Avenue

CO28NP

Sage Road

CO28UL

Fremantle Road

CO28LX

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28NS

Prince Charles Road

CO28XS

Armidale Walk

CO29FH

Travers Road

CO27PG

King George Road

CO29GP

Wall Mews

CO28WJ

William Harris Way

CO20AR

Blenheim Drive

CO20AD

Blackheath

CO28WZ

James Gore Drive

CO28PY

The Willows

CO28RE

Berechurch Hall Road

CO27QU

Berechurch Road

CO27PB

Gurdon Road

CO27QQ

Berechurch Road

CO28NB

Monkwick Avenue

CO28QD

Snowberry Grove

CO27PZ

Berechurch Road

CO29FG

Spencer Road

CO28UU

Mackay Court

CO29NU

Berechurch Hall Road

CO27RE

Pownall Crescent

CO27QN

Mario Way

CO28WP

John Lawrence Walk

CO28RG

Lethe Grove

CO27TJ

Britannia Mews

CO28NX

Prince Philip Road

CO28LU

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28UD

Queensland Drive

CO28QP

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28XU

The Willows

CO27PW

Queen Mary Avenue

CO20AL

Chestnut Avenue

CO28QY

Mersea Road

CO20DB

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28UN

Onslow Crescent

Data Sources

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