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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

CO28QP

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28UG

Brisbane Way

CO28UQ

Queensland Drive

CO28UW

Onslow Crescent

CO28XR

Tamworth Chase

CO28PP

Mersea Road

CO28UF

Queensland Drive

CO27QT

Mersea Road

CO28QX

Mersea Road

CO28UH

Perth Close

CO29GP

Wall Mews

Data Sources

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