Area360 logo

Find postcode

Monkwick

Interactive map displaying 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 76 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
76
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

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

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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Monkwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 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
Detached27£349,000
Flats20£151,000
Semi-Detached44£290,500
Terraced33£273,000

10 years median price trend in Monkwick

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.