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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

CO43DQ

Harwich Road

CO40HF

Ipswich Road

CO43DU

Hazelton Road

CO43EJ

Barbel Road

CO40HG

Ipswich Road

CO40QA

Upland Drive

CO40HP

St Johns Close

CO43JE

Bromley Road

CO40DH

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40BT

Dilbridge Road East

CO40LH

St Lawrence Road

CO43DS

Hazelton Road

CO40LP

St Mark Drive

CO40RA

Rossendale Close

CO43HB

Broadmead Road

CO43BB

Booth Avenue

CO43BX

Harwich Road

CO40DP

Barnardiston Road

CO43HA

Eldon Close

CO43GQ

Joslin Close

CO43FT

Curlew Croft

CO43UU

Cardinal Close

CO12SY

Greenstead Road

CO43TY

Goldfinch Close

CO49AG

Dennis Randle Way

CO40LU

Glendale Grove

CO12TA

Greenstead Road

CO12SW

Greenstead Road

CO40AW

Ripple Way

CO40DL

Barkstead Road

CO43DA

Harwich Road

CO43DD

Harwich Road

CO40DG

Wilson Marriage Road

CO49HD

Ipswich Road

CO40QL

Mayfield Close

CO40NN

Braemore Close

CO40HH

Clay Lane Grove

CO40LL

St Austell Road

CO40EJ

Ipswich Road

CO40AA

Ipswich Road

CO40AN

Broadlands Way

CO43AP

St Andrews Avenue

CO43ED

Brinkley Crescent

CO40ND

St Christopher Road

CO43BZ

Harwich Road

CO43BN

Harwich Road

CO43HT

Parsons Heath

CO40AT

Rayleigh Close

CO43BD

St Davids Close

CO43GB

Royal Court

CO43JD

The Glade

CO40DZ

Compton Road

CO43FG

Greenfinch End

CO40AX

Norfolk Crescent

CO40LJ

St Austell Road

CO12NW

The Foxes

CO40LA

St Christopher Road

CO40NF

St Christopher Road

CO40LG

St Lawrence Road

CO40JY

Broad Oaks Park

CO43YW

Orwell Close

CO40JF

St Johns Road

CO40DD

Goring Road

CO40NZ

Glentress Close

CO49AF

Lancaster Approach

CO43BA

Booth Avenue

CO43HP

Harwich Road

CO40PZ

Upland Drive

CO43AX

Asbury Close

CO40LE

St Bernard Road

CO40LT

St Bartholomew Close

CO40AD

St Anne's and St John's

CO40BX

Alderton Road

CO43HF

Thurlston Close

CO40LF

St Bernard Road

CO49AQ

James Mayger Chase

CO40LS

St Joseph Road

CO43EU

Churnwood Close

CO43EL

Rudd Court

CO40PH

St Monance Way

CO40JR

St Johns Road

CO40AY

Suffolk Close

CO40EL

Ipswich Road

CO43BW

Harwich Road

CO43FB

Longridge

CO12SL

Greenstead Road

CO43JF

Bromley Road

CO43DZ

Francis Way

CO43FY

Kingfisher Close

CO40BY

Alderton Road

CO43FF

Woodpecker Close

CO40NR

Wilmington Road

CO43FH

Chaffinch Gardens

CO43TX

Egret Crescent

CO43BH

Bridgefield Close

CO12XL

Davey Close

CO43XS

Nightingale Close

CO40BB

Little Acorns

CO43DB

Harwich Road

CO40AJ

Edison Gardens

Data Sources

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