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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

CO43DP

Tara Close

CO12WF

East Ward Mews

CO40JE

St Johns Road

CO43BY

Harwich Road

CO43EP

Parsons Heath

CO43FE

Owls Retreat

CO43GQ

Joslin Close

CO40HH

Clay Lane Grove

CO40NL

Gilderdale Close

CO43JL

Hawthorn Avenue

CO43UU

Cardinal Close

CO12TL

Greenstead Road

CO40HJ

Ipswich Road

CO40JR

St Johns Road

CO43BP

Harwich Road

CO43BU

Harwich Road

CO43EX

Churnwood Road

CO12TB

Greenstead Road

CO40HY

Acorn Close

CO40PP

St Jude Close

CO40QA

Upland Drive

CO43BN

Harwich Road

CO43JF

Bromley Road

CO40AU

Havering Close

CO40HL

Ipswich Road

CO40LX

Belmont Crescent

CO40YP

Bullace Close

CO43BA

Booth Avenue

CO43FH

Chaffinch Gardens

CO43FT

Curlew Croft

CO43HY

Parsons Heath

CO43YN

Roach Vale

CO12XF

Hunting Gate

CO43DD

Harwich Road

CO43DF

Harwich Road

CO40DR

Barnardiston Road

CO40JA

Green Lane

CO40PL

St Neots Close

CO43BW

Harwich Road

CO43ES

Harwich Road

CO43JG

Bromley Road

CO12SP

Greenstead Road

CO40BL

St Annes Road

CO40NA

St Christopher Road

CO43AZ

Booth Avenue

CO43FJ

Fulmar Close

CO12SW

Greenstead Road

CO40BH

Fairhead Road South

CO40EL

Ipswich Road

CO40LP

St Mark Drive

CO43JA

Woodlands

CO43BT

Harwich Road

CO40DX

Goring Road

CO40EQ

Ipswich Road

CO40XB

Orchard Gardens

CO43EW

Bream Court

CO12SY

Greenstead Road

CO40LQ

St Lawrence Road

CO40AD

St Anne's and St John's

CO40AR

Broadlands Way

CO40BS

Dilbridge Road East

CO43DA

Harwich Road

CO43YW

Orwell Close

CO40EW

Ipswich Road

CO40LF

St Bernard Road

CO43JD

The Glade

CO12SZ

Greenstead Road

CO40AW

Ripple Way

CO43DE

Harwich Road

CO43DY

Hazelton Road

CO40NZ

Glentress Close

CO43BH

Bridgefield Close

CO43FD

Longridge

CO43HU

St Andrew's Avenue

CO40AQ

Grenfell Close

CO43AN

St Andrews Avenue

CO43JE

Bromley Road

CO40AF

Ipswich Road

CO43AX

Asbury Close

CO43FN

Goldcrest Close

CO43FW

Merlin End

CO43FX

Peregrine Court

CO43UP

Dunnock Way

CO12TA

Greenstead Road

CO40DG

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40JL

St Johns Road

CO40LU

Glendale Grove

CO40NJ

Rockingham Close

CO43EL

Rudd Court

CO43ER

Parsons Heath

CO43HL

Salary Close

CO40BN

St Annes Road

CO40JF

St Johns Road

CO40HF

Ipswich Road

CO40PJ

St Monance Way

CO40AS

Broadlands Way

CO40DB

Goring Road

CO40QB

Mountain Ash Close

CO43AL

St Andrews Avenue

CO40AY

Suffolk Close

Data Sources

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