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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

CO33HN

Oxford Road

CO12BJ

Winnock Road

CO27RB

Mersea Road

CO27RL

Mersea Road

CO27SF

Cavalier Grove

CO12GN

Wimpole Road

CO27RY

Canterbury Road

CO27SG

Mersea Road

CO12BE

Winnock Road

CO27GB

Circular Road East

CO27GQ

Colonel Way

CO27GU

Meeanee Mews

CO33EA

Errington Road

CO33HJ

Hospital Road

CO33HR

Gray Road

CO12JL

Artillery Street

CO12LL

Barrack Street

CO27BN

Walsingham Road

CO27NG

Roman Circus Walk

CO27NY

Flagstaff Road

CO33AU

Christ Church Court

CO33HT

Oxford Road

CO12DE

Wimpole Road

CO12JU

Magdalen Street

CO12LQ

Carters Court

CO12SE

Magdalen Street

CO12UZ

Brook Street

CO12ZJ

Gunner Mews

CO33GB

Constantine Road

CO12AD

Military Road

CO12BL

Charles Street

CO12DS

King Stephen Road

CO12HT

Harsnett Road

CO12HZ

Morant Road

CO12JP

George Williams Way

CO27EH

Portland Road

CO27EU

Mersea Road

CO27GT

Corporal Close

CO27LQ

Bourne Road

CO33AQ

Maldon Road

CO33TS

Irvine Road

CO27EJ

Fairfax Road

CO27FX

Captain Gardens

CO33BZ

Butt Road

CO33DP

Butt Road

CO33HQ

Oxford Court

CO33NP

Queens Road

CO33NW

Della Court

CO33NZ

Queens Road

CO12LD

Magdalen Street

CO33AT

Ireton Road

CO33FP

Butt Road

CO33PD

Queens Road

CO12HX

Harsnett Road

CO27BE

The Rayleighs

CO27GE

Garland Road

CO27LE

Meeanee Mews

CO12ED

Granville Road

CO12EN

Kendall Road

CO12LJ

Barrack Street

CO27RZ

Albion Grove

CO33JA

Creffield Road

CO12DP

Winnock Road

CO27GJ

Garrison Parade

CO27NE

Roman Circus Walk

CO33AG

Maldon Road

CO12DW

Wimpole Road

CO12ZP

Gantry Close

CO12ZT

Magdalen Street

CO27SX

New Town and Christ Church

CO33BG

Maldon Road

CO12BN

Kendall Road

CO12BS

Kendall Road

CO12DZ

Victoria Place

CO33JD

Hospital Road

CO33TZ

Audley Road

CO12LY

Challenge Way

CO12LZ

Barrack Street

CO27BL

South Street

CO27FT

Hussar Close

CO12DH

New Town Road

CO12JX

Magdalen Street

CO27AX

Chapel Street South

CO27BZ

Cavalry Road

CO27EW

Fairfax Road

CO33HF

Wellesley Road

CO27LL

Winchester Road

CO27RN

Grimston Road

CO12AW

Military Road

CO12FQ

Infantry Terrace

CO12LH

Simons Lane

CO27HD

St John's Green

CO27TL

Stable Road

CO33DH

Beaconsfield Avenue

CO12JA

Morant Road

CO12NA

New Park Street

CO27SD

Lisle Road

CO12LN

Providence Place

CO12BX

Wimpole Road

CO12JD

Morant Road

Data Sources

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