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Monkwick

England / East of England / Colchester / Monkwick

About

Monkwick is a residential area located in the southeast of Colchester, Essex. It is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is well-connected, with easy access to the A12 and A133, making it convenient for commuters. Nearby amenities include local shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and working professionals.

The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with green spaces like Monkwick Wood providing walking routes. Public transport links, including bus services, connect Monkwick to Colchester town centre and surrounding areas. The proximity to Colchester’s employment hubs and retail parks adds to its practicality for residents. Monkwick offers a balanced mix of convenience and residential calm.

Area overview

On average Monkwick has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 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 of residents in Monkwick is £44,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Monkwick: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Monkwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £433,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£350,000
Flats18£151,500
Semi-Detached40£290,500
Terraced32£271,500

10 years price trend in Monkwick

All postcodes in Monkwick

CO28XR

Tamworth Chase

CO28NZ

Moy Road

CO28PP

Mersea Road

CO28QL

Queen Elizabeth Way

CO28UF

Brisbane Way

CO28WW

Berechurch Hall Road

CO28XJ

Hillston Close

CO27QT

Mersea Road

CO28QX

Mersea Road

CO28UH

Perth Close

CO29GP

Berechurch Hall Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.