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New Town and Christ Church

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

New Town and Christ Church Population

14,672

Population density

5,798.8 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£740,000	£278,500	£413,750	£922,575	£1,160,500
Flats	50	£203,500	£111,732	£160,750	£220,000	£294,625
Semi-Detached	38	£324,000	£222,975	£275,000	£377,625	£509,000
Terraced	81	£247,500	£190,000	£215,000	£295,000	£360,000

10 years median price trend in New Town and Christ Church

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in New Town and Christ Church

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