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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 63 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
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
33.73(+7%)
Vehicle crime
6.09(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-13%)
Shoplifting
5.31(-22%)
Public order
5.17(+1%)
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 177 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 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
Flats11£175,000
Detached64£400,000
Terraced34£251,000
Semi-Detached68£322,250

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

CO43FU

Finch Way

CO12XD

Tabor Road

CO40PQ

St Bride Court

CO40HZ

Dunthorne Road

CO40DB

Goring Road

CO43UG

Heatley Way

CO40HW

Ipswich Road

CO43UY

Blackwater Avenue

CO40AG

Valentines Drive

CO43DF

Harwich Road

CO43EQ

St Andrews Gardens

CO40HL

Ipswich Road

CO43FN

Goldcrest Close

CO12XF

Hunting Gate

CO43DR

Hazelton Road

CO12TB

Greenstead Road

CO43FS

Turnstone End

CO43UX

Stour Walk

CO12XA

Tabor Road

CO43UZ

Deben Road

CO40QF

Cloverlands

CO40EA

Compton Road

CO40DA

Goring Road

CO12TL

Greenstead Road

CO40NX

St Cyrus Road

CO40PS

St Faith Road

CO43HS

Parsons Heath

CO43FE

Owls Retreat

CO43DL

Harwich Road

CO12SZ

Greenstead Road

CO40PT

St Fillan Road

CO40JH

St Johns Road

CO40BN

St Annes Road

CO40BS

Dilbridge Road East

CO40PR

Temple Court

CO43FJ

Fulmar Close

CO43DW

Harwich Grove

CO40PA

Silcock Close

CO40NA

St Christopher Road

CO40DE

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40AL

Broadlands Way

CO43AH

Frank Clater Close

CO43ER

Parsons Heath

CO12SP

Greenstead Road

CO43AW

Whaley Road

CO43AJ

St Andrews Avenue

CO12ST

Greenstead Road

CO40DF

Wilson Marriage Road

CO43DT

Hazelton Road

CO43EX

Churnwood Road

CO40PY

St Dominic Road

CO12SU

Greenstead Road

CO40DW

Goring Road

CO40BP

Gascoigne Road

CO40JX

Broad Oaks Park

CO43JG

Bromley Road

CO40LZ

St Lukes Close

CO40EN

Ipswich Road

CO40QN

Upland Drive

CO40DT

Barnardiston Road

CO43AS

Arnstones Close

CO43JA

Woodlands

CO43HL

Salary Close

CO43UP

Dunnock Way

CO40LQ

St Lawrence Road

CO40PJ

St Monance Way

CO43BP

Harwich Road

CO43DH

Harwich Road

CO40AR

Broadlands Way

CO40DJ

The Causeway

CO43BU

Harwich Road

CO43FD

Longridge

CO49AP

John Shell Drive

CO40AZ

Ratcliffe Court

CO40AP

Romford Close

CO40EQ

Ipswich Road

CO40DS

Barnardiston Road

CO43BT

Harwich Road

CO40BW

Fairhead Road North

CO43EG

Pondfield Road

CO43BY

Harwich Road

CO40NY

Chalfont Road

CO43AN

St Andrews Avenue

CO43EY

Churnwood Road

CO40JS

Vale Close

CO43GF

Teal Close

CO40JA

Green Lane

CO40NS

Wilmington Road

CO40NL

Gilderdale Close

CO43GE

Sandpiper Close

CO43ES

Harwich Road

CO40LX

Belmont Crescent

CO40JW

St Johns Road

CO43FX

Peregrine Court

CO40JL

St Johns Road

CO40HX

Bullock Wood Close

CO40HY

Acorn Close

CO40DY

Goring Road

CO40DR

Barnardiston Road

CO40BQ

Compton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.