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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

CO28PZ

The Willows

CO20BR

West Donyland Court

CO28LN

Monkwick Avenue

CO28LT

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28RF

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28RA

Mersea Road

CO28UB

Adelaide Drive

CO27PS

Lord Holland Road

CO27PY

Gurdon Road

CO28NS

Prince Charles Road

CO20BQ

Chancery Grove

CO28PA

Prince Philip Road

CO28PX

The Willows

CO27TU

John Castle Way

CO28RH

Lethe Grove

CO28QD

Snowberry Grove

CO28WT

John Hammond Close

CO27PH

Queen Mary Avenue

CO27RJ

Bourne Court

CO28LZ

Beeleigh Close

CO28NF

Monkwick Avenue

CO28NH

Sheering Walk

CO28QG

Mersea Road

CO28WZ

James Gore Drive

CO29FH

Travers Road

CO20AE

Blackheath

CO28NE

Monkwick Avenue

CO28NT

Prince Philip Road

CO28PQ

Berefield Way

CO28XP

Hillston Close

CO28XS

Armidale Walk

CO27PW

Queen Mary Avenue

CO28QS

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28RG

Lethe Grove

CO20DE

Bounstead Road

CO27TG

Circus Square

CO28NL

Monkwick Avenue

CO28QE

The Willows

CO28UE

Melbourne Chase

CO27QN

Mario Way

CO28PN

Mersea Road

CO28QN

Firlie Walk

CO28UZ

Cairns Road

CO28WU

Thomas Benold Walk

CO27PF

King George Road

CO28PW

Mersea Road

CO28PH

Middlewick Close

CO28QF

Crosstree Walk

CO28UD

Queensland Drive

CO28XQ

Richard Day Walk

CO29RQ

Berechurch Road

CO27PL

Queen Mary Avenue

CO29GQ

Cinder Street

CO20BA

Felstead Close

CO27QD

Berechurch Road

CO28RD

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28UT

Adelaide Drive

CO20AD

Blackheath

CO28FJ

Nightingale Court

CO29NN

Berechurch Hall Road

CO27QW

Memnon Court

CO28NJ

Monkwick Avenue

CO28WX

John Mace Road

CO29FE

Hooper Avenue

CO28WJ

William Harris Way

CO28XU

The Willows

CO28YT

Bevan Close

CO27QP

Meyrick Crescent

CO27RH

Mersea Road

CO20AA

Blackheath

CO20AU

Finchingfield Way

CO20BB

Wethersfield Road

CO27QX

Meyrick Crescent

CO27TF

Secundus Drive

CO28NP

Sage Road

CO28QR

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28XE

Friday Wood Green

CO27PJ

Queen Mary Avenue

CO28QJ

Talcott Road

CO20AZ

Finchingfield Way

CO27PX

Sandringham Drive

CO28PS

Mayberry Walk

CO28QW

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28QZ

Mersea Road

CO28XG

Friday Wood Green

CO20AJ

Blackheath

CO28PY

The Willows

CO28QB

Silverthorne Close

CO27NL

Ypres Road

CO27QU

Berechurch Road

CO28WL

Rose Allen Avenue

CO27PR

Harrison Road

CO28QY

Mersea Road

CO28UR

Launceston Close

CO28NZ

Moy Road

CO28QL

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28WW

John Mace Road

CO28XJ

Maryborough Grove

CO20AS

Gosfield Road

CO28PF

Parnell Close

Data Sources

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