Parson's Heath is a residential area located in the northeast of Colchester, Essex. The area is known for its mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced houses, and some modern developments. It has good transport links, with easy access to the A12 and regular bus services connecting it to Colchester town centre and nearby areas.
Local amenities include Parson's Heath Primary School, a small selection of shops, and several green spaces like Parson's Heath Recreation Ground. The area is close to Colchester General Hospital and the Northern Gateway Sports Park, providing practical conveniences for residents. While predominantly residential, it retains a quiet, suburban feel with a sense of community.
On average Parson's Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Parson's Heath is £46,700 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).
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Parson's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £388,750 |
| Flats | 15 | £172,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £251,000 |
10 years price trend in Parson's Heath
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Mayfield Close
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Tara Close
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Hawthorn Avenue
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Cardinal Close
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Greenstead Road
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Greenstead Road
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Harwich Road
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Parson's Heath
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Broadmead Road
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Parson's Heath
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St John's Road
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Arden Close
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Harwich Grove
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Fairfield Gardens
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Owls Retreat
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Joslin Close
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Greenstead Road
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Havering Close
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Myland Hall Chase
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Acorn Close
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Belmont Crescent
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St Judes Close
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Cloverlands
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Bullace Close
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Booth Avenue
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East Street
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Chaffinch Gardens
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Curlew Croft
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Parson's Heath
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Hawthorn Avenue
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Blackwater Avenue
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Hunting Gate
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Barnardiston Road
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Green Lane
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Harwich Road
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St Neots Close
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Dilbridge Road East
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Goring Road
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Harwich Road
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Bromley Road
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Greenstead Road
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St Anne's Road
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St Christopher Road
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Booth Avenue
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Harwich Road
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Fulmar Close
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Greenstead Road
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Dilbridge Road West
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Goring Road
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Parson's Heath
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Parson's Heath
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St Luke's Close
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Cowdray Avenue
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Bream Court
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The Glade
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Greenstead Road
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Harwich Road
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Parson's Heath
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Broadlands Way
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Dilbridge Road East
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St Lawrence Road
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Orwell Close
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Greenstead Road
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Ripple Way
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Mayfield Close
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St Bernard Road
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Harwich Road
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Brinkley Crescent
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The Glade
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Grenfell Close
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Glentress Close
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St Andrew's Avenue
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Bridgefield Close
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Greenfinch End
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St Andrew's Avenue
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Hawthorn Avenue
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Greenstead Road
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King Cole Place
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Wilson Marriage Road
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Campbell Drive
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Glendale Grove
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Rockingham Close
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Asbury Close
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Rudd Court
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Parson's Heath
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Goldcrest Close
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Merlin End
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Peregrine Court
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Barbel Road
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Cardinal Close
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St Anne's Road
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Parson's Heath
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St John's Road
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St Monance Way
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Greenstead Road
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Broadlands Way
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Goring Road
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Parson's Heath
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St Christopher Road
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St Christopher Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.