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New Town and Christ Church

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About

New Town and Christ Church is a residential ward located directly north of Colchester's historic town centre. The area is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some later infill developments. It is bounded by the railway line to the west and North Station Road to the east, creating a distinct neighbourhood feel. The ward includes the green space of St John's Green and is served by the local facilities on Canterbury Road.

The ward's namesake, Christ Church, is a prominent 19th-century Gothic Revival building that anchors the area. A specific local feature is the former New Town Mill, a reminder of the area's historical industrial activity along the River Colne. The main thoroughfare is North Station Road, which provides essential shops and services for residents. The ward offers straightforward pedestrian and public transport access to the town centre and the railway station.

Area overview

On average New Town and Christ Church has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Town and Christ Church is £60,747 per year. There are 6 schools in New Town and Christ Church: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). New Town and Christ Church is home to around 14,672 people, with a population density of about 5,798.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Town and Christ Church Population
14,672
Population density
5,798.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.48(+59%)
Shoplifting
16.15(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.2(+44%)
Public order
8.93(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.86(-23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,586
72.18%
Other White
1,407
9.59%
African
439
2.99%
Other Asian
426
2.9%
Other
331
2.26%
Total population: 14,666

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,584
39.62%
Level 3 (A level)
2,176
18.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,681
14.53%
No qualifications
1,399
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,001
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 11,571

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,183
34.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,992
31.14%
Owns outright
1,431
22.37%
Other social rented
459
7.18%
Other forms of private rent
162
2.53%
Total households: 6,397

Property prices in New Town and Christ Church

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 in New Town and Christ Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,255,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Town and Christ Church 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 New Town and Christ Church over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£740,000
Flats50£203,500
Semi-Detached38£324,000
Terraced81£247,500

10 years median price trend in New Town and Christ Church

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Town and Christ Church.

All postcodes in New Town and Christ Church

CO27BP

Walsingham Road

CO33BD

Maldon Road

CO12HY

Harsnett Road

CO27ED

Fairfax Road

CO27NS

Camlet Way

CO27TD

Le Cateau Road

CO33BL

Maldon Road

CO33HE

Wellesley Road

CO12FJ

Magdalen Street

CO12JH

Kimberley Road

CO27NJ

Roman Circus Walk

CO33DF

Alexandra Road

CO33DG

Butt Road

CO33ND

Lexden Road

CO12AF

Military Road

CO12AG

Golden Noble Hill

CO12FL

Winnock Road

CO27RP

Barrington Road

CO27RW

Barrington Road

CO27SY

Knights Field

CO27WE

Butt Road

CO33DA

Butt Road

CO33TX

Capel Road

CO27FZ

Hyderabad Close

CO27SB

Lisle Road

CO33BB

St Helena Mews

CO12DG

Winsley Road

CO27NB

Le Cateau Road

CO27NR

Napier Road

CO33HP

Inglis Road

CO12JR

George Williams Way

CO12LR

Artillery Street

CO12LU

Victor Road

CO12ZR

Old Rectory Drive

CO27AW

Cavalry Road

CO27BJ

South Street

CO27EF

St Botolphs Circus

CO27GD

Garland Road

CO27UZ

Drury Road

CO33NS

Cambridge Road

CO12JT

Magdalen Street

CO27LN

Winchester Road

CO27NW

Emperor Road

CO27NX

Emperor Road

CO33HW

Oxford Road

CO12AA

Military Road

CO27BG

West Street

CO33BA

St Helena Road

CO33NR

Cambridge Road

CO33PH

West Lodge Road

CO12LP

Barrack Street

CO12FN

Wimpole Road

CO12JB

Morant Road

CO12JJ

Artillery Street

CO27LW

Meeanee Mews

CO33AP

Maldon Road

CO12DD

Wimpole Road

CO12WJ

George Williams Way

CO27NF

Roman Circus Walk

CO33TP

Irvine Road

CO12HN

Port Lane

CO27RQ

Cavalier Grove

CO33BH

Maldon Road

CO33DJ

Beaconsfield Avenue

CO33JB

Creffield Road

CO12JZ

George Williams Way

CO12LF

Magdalen Street

CO27LD

Captain Gardens

CO27QR

Mersea Road

CO27SA

Lisle Road

CO27UY

Drury Road

CO33AJ

Burlington Road

CO33AN

Maldon Road

CO33AX

Maldon Road

CO33TU

Capel Road

CO12DT

Rebow Street

CO12DU

Cannon Street

CO12EG

New Town Road

CO27AP

Cavalry Road

CO27BY

Drury Road

CO27SP

Flagstaff Road

CO33DB

Alexandra Road

CO33DZ

Hamilton Road

CO33HD

Wellesley Road

CO33UA

Shrub End Road

CO12EB

Gladstone Road

CO27NA

Le Cateau Road

CO33HL

Keble Close

CO27HE

St Johns Green

CO27NP

Abbey Garden Terrace

CO33NU

Victoria Road

CO33TT

Irvine Road

CO12AN

Military Road

CO12AS

Military Road

CO12BP

James Street

CO12EE

Granville Road

CO12HR

Falcon Crescent

CO12ZL

Saw Mill Road

CO27RU

Canterbury Road

CO27SL

Knights Field

Data Sources

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