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New Town and Christ Church

About

New Town and Christ Church ward is located in the northeast of Colchester, covering a mix of residential and commercial areas. The ward includes parts of the town centre, with a range of shops, cafes, and services. Residential streets feature a blend of Victorian terraces and modern housing, catering to a variety of households. The area is well-connected, with bus routes providing access to other parts of Colchester and beyond.

Christ Church, a notable landmark, sits at the heart of the ward, surrounded by green spaces like Castle Park. The ward also includes Colchester Institute, a further education college. Local amenities include supermarkets, independent businesses, and leisure facilities. The area has a mix of long-term residents and students, contributing to its varied community.

Area overview

On average New Town and Christ Church has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 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 of residents in New Town and Christ Church is £49,458 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).

Crime rate

6/10

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

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

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 198 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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	17	£740,000	£272,000	£387,500	£885,000	£1,171,000
Flats	52	£207,500	£102,732	£166,750	£228,250	£351,750
Semi-Detached	43	£310,000	£224,150	£270,000	£396,750	£498,750
Terraced	86	£247,500	£191,250	£218,500	£275,000	£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: 01/12/2025.

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

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