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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

CO27PR

Harrison Road

CO28QA

Holm Oak

CO27TG

Circus Square

CO27SH

Dudley Close

CO28NE

Monkwick Avenue

CO28UJ

Rockhampton Walk

CO28UX

Adelaide Drive

CO28LR

Monkwick Avenue

CO28XH

Brisbane Way

CO28QW

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28RF

Berechurch Hall Road

CO27PP

Gurdon Road

CO28UG

Brisbane Way

CO27QL

Nancy Smith Close

CO28QL

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28WS

Helen Ewing Place

CO28LT

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28NT

Prince Philip Road

CO28NU

Prince Philip Road

CO20BD

Wethersfield Road

CO28NA

Monkwick Avenue

CO28LP

Inworth Walk

CO29FZ

Trowel Place

CO29FF

Fowler Road

CO27TU

John Castle Way

CO28PD

Coronation Avenue

CO28XG

Friday Wood Green

CO27RF

Pownall Crescent

CO28QT

Windsor Close

CO27QD

Berechurch Road

CO28XE

Friday Wood Green

CO27PQ

King George Road

CO28PF

Parnell Close

CO28YW

Richard Nichols Close

CO28NL

Monkwick Avenue

CO28PW

Mersea Road

CO28PT

Mersea Road

CO27RS

Midland Close

CO27QA

Berechurch Road

CO28RH

Lethe Grove

CO20AB

Blackheath

CO20AT

Finchingfield Way

CO28RA

Mersea Road

CO27RH

Mersea Road

CO28PU

Mersea Road

CO28UE

Melbourne Chase

CO27PX

Sandringham Drive

CO28WT

John Hammond Close

CO29NN

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28PX

The Willows

CO28YT

Bevan Close

CO27NL

Ypres Road

CO28PL

Buckley Place

CO29FX

Henry Everett Grove

CO29FY

Foundation Way

CO28PA

Prince Philip Road

CO28UH

Perth Close

CO20BR

West Donyland Court

CO28NH

Sheering Walk

CO29FL

Madeley Close

CO28QS

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28US

Darwin Close

CO28YN

Hobart Gardens

CO27PY

Gurdon Road

CO20BB

Wethersfield Road

CO28NN

School Road

CO20DE

Bounstead Road

CO28NG

Ridgewell Way

CO28LS

Terling Close

CO28PR

Wych Elm

CO28UA

Queensland Drive

CO27QP

Meyrick Crescent

CO27FD

Circular Road South

CO27PD

Maple Way

CO28UR

Launceston Close

CO28UP

Sydney Street

CO28WR

James Parnell Drive

CO28QJ

Talcott Road

CO28PH

Middlewick Close

CO29FT

Builder Gardens

CO28RB

Mersea Road

CO28UF

Queensland Drive

CO28QB

Silverthorne Close

CO27PH

Queen Mary Avenue

CO27QB

Berechurch Road

CO29GQ

Cinder Street

CO27QT

Mersea Road

CO28XR

Tamworth Chase

CO29NJ

Gryps Close

CO28XJ

Maryborough Grove

CO27QJ

Chariot Drive

CO27PL

Queen Mary Avenue

CO20BQ

Chancery Grove

CO27RG

Pownall Crescent

CO28PZ

The Willows

CO27PF

King George Road

CO29NW

Berechurch Hall Road

CO29FB

Aggregate Walk

CO28XP

Hillston Close

CO28LL

Bardfield Road

Data Sources

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