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Parson's Heath

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About

Parson's Heath is a residential area situated in the northeast of Colchester, bordering the A133. The housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, with some modern developments. The area is served by local shops and amenities along Harwich Road, providing for daily needs. Its location offers straightforward road connections towards Colchester town centre and the nearby A12.

The area is characterised by several green spaces, including the sizable King George V Playing Field, which provides recreational facilities. Parson's Green itself is a smaller, historic common at the heart of the locality. The area is home to a number of schools, contributing to its community feel. A notable local landmark is the former Parson's Heath windmill, a brick tower mill built in the 19th century, which stands as a reminder of the area's past.

Area overview

On average Parson's Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Parson's Heath is £55,340 per year. There are 6 schools in Parson's Heath: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Parson's Heath is home to around 14,114 people, with a population density of about 3,021.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Parson's Heath Population
14,114
Population density
3,021.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.8(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.67(-12%)
Shoplifting
5.24(-26%)
Public order
4.18(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.04(-65%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,630
82.39%
Other White
745
5.28%
African
324
2.3%
Other Asian
206
1.46%
Indian
179
1.27%
Total population: 14,115

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,181
27.17%
No qualifications
2,345
20.03%
Level 3 (A level)
2,054
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,721
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,389
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 11,708

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,364
40.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,841
31.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
836
14.2%
Social rents from council
497
8.44%
Other social rented
227
3.86%
Total households: 5,886

Property prices in Parson's Heath

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Parson's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Parson's Heath 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 Parson's Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£400,000
Flats18£168,750
Semi-Detached58£312,500
Terraced29£247,500

10 years median price trend in Parson's Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Parson's Heath.

All postcodes in Parson's Heath

CO40JD

St Thomas Close

CO49AR

Hendry Worthington Close

CO40AL

Broadlands Way

CO40BW

Fairhead Road North

CO40DE

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40JH

St Johns Road

CO43DG

Harwich Road

CO43ED

Brinkley Crescent

CO40DP

Barnardiston Road

CO40QN

Upland Drive

CO43FU

Finch Way

CO43DL

Harwich Road

CO40LH

St Lawrence Road

CO40PH

St Monance Way

CO43DT

Hazelton Road

CO40BQ

Compton Road

CO40QD

Porters Brook Walk

CO43EJ

Barbel Road

CO43GF

Teal Close

CO43HX

Parsons Heath

CO43TX

Egret Crescent

CO43UY

Blackwater Avenue

CO12XE

Hunting Gate

CO40DH

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40NP

St Columb Court

CO12SX

Kerry Court

CO40DS

Barnardiston Road

CO40JQ

St Johns Road

CO43BZ

Harwich Road

CO40AH

Valentines Drive

CO40LJ

St Austell Road

CO43FQ

Bullfinch Close

CO49AG

Dennis Randle Way

CO40BU

Crown Bays Road

CO40HZ

Dunthorne Road

CO43AT

Wesley Avenue

CO43EH

St Andrews Gardens

CO43HH

Roach Vale

CO49HD

Ipswich Road

CO40AG

Valentines Drive

CO40BP

Gascoigne Road

CO40LL

St Austell Road

CO40ZE

Compton Mews

CO43DZ

Francis Way

CO40LZ

St Lukes Close

CO40PW

St Saviour Close

CO43DX

Hazelton Road

CO43HB

Broadmead Road

CO43UZ

Deben Road

CO12XA

Tabor Road

CO40AA

Ipswich Road

CO40HN

Ipswich Road

CO43DB

Harwich Road

CO43EZ

Templewood Road

CO43FP

Egret Crescent

CO43FS

Turnstone End

CO40NX

St Cyrus Road

CO43EF

Elwes Close

CO12XL

Davey Close

CO40BY

Alderton Road

CO40JY

Broad Oaks Park

CO40PT

St Fillan Road

CO40PZ

Upland Drive

CO43DQ

Harwich Road

CO43EQ

St Andrews Gardens

CO43GX

Bromley Heights

CO43XS

Nightingale Close

CO40NB

St Christopher Road

CO40QG

Pegasus Way

CO43BX

Harwich Road

CO12XD

Tabor Road

CO40DZ

Compton Road

CO40EJ

Ipswich Road

CO40YW

Kentmere

CO43AS

Arnstones Close

CO43BJ

The Pippins

CO43EE

Bridgebrook Close

CO40AE

Ipswich Road

CO40JT

St Johns Road

CO43DH

Harwich Road

CO43DR

Hazelton Road

CO43DW

Harwich Grove

CO43JJ

Welshwood Park Road

CO40BZ

Goring Road

CO40JS

Vale Close

CO40LN

St Clement Road

CO40NG

St Cyrus Road

CO40NS

Wilmington Road

CO40NY

Chalfont Road

CO43AY

Booth Avenue

CO43EN

Grayling Drive

CO49AF

Lancaster Approach

CO40AN

Broadlands Way

CO40BG

Compton Road

CO40JP

Arden Close

CO40NT

Chalfont Road

CO43AP

St Andrews Avenue

CO43GE

Sandpiper Close

CO43JB

Welshwood Park Road

CO40QL

Mayfield Close

Data Sources

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