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Parson's Heath

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About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £316,500 in Parson's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£388,750
Flats15£172,500
Semi-Detached69£322,000
Terraced30£245,000

10 years price trend in Parson's Heath

All postcodes in Parson's Heath

CO40PQ

St Bride Court

CO40QB

Mountain Ash Close

CO40QW

Woodview Close

CO43AL

St Andrew's Avenue

CO43BB

Booth Avenue

CO43UG

Heatley Way

CO12SL

Davey Close

CO40AY

Norfolk Crescent

CO40BX

Alderton Road

CO40DJ

The Causeway

CO40DY

Goring Road

CO40EA

Compton Road

CO40HG

Parson's Heath

CO40NW

Kildermorie Close

CO43HD

Woodside Close

CO43UH

Heatley Way

CO43UX

Parson's Heath

CO40PG

St Bride Court

CO43AJ

St Andrew's Avenue

CO40JD

St Thomas Close

CO40NR

Tyehurst Crescent

CO43BD

Harwich Road

CO43DS

Elwes Close

CO43EU

Churnwood Close

CO43FG

Chaffinch Gardens

CO43FR

Siskin Close

CO40LA

St Christopher Road

CO40QE

Cloverlands

CO43AH

Frank Clater Close

CO43DJ

Harwich Road

CO43EY

Churnwood Road

CO43FL

Sheerwater Mews

CO43GB

Royal Court

CO43HZ

Welshwood Park Road

CO49AQ

James Mayger Chase

CO40DL

Barkstead Road

CO40HU

Acorn Close

CO40LS

St Bartholomew Close

CO40QH

Southland Close

CO43EA

Chaplin Drive

CO40DU

Ayloffe Road

CO40LD

Anthony Close

CO40LR

Belmont Crescent

CO40NH

Braemore Close

CO40PY

St Dominic Road

CO43EB

Hazelton Road

CO43EG

Pondfield Road

CO43FF

Woodpecker Close

CO43HQ

Churnwood Road

CO43HS

Parson's Heath

CO12ST

Greenstead Road

CO12SU

Greenstead Road

CO40AX

Norfolk Crescent

CO40AZ

Compton Road

CO40BA

King Cole Place

CO40DF

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40DW

Goring Road

CO40JN

Campbell Drive

CO40JW

St John's Road

CO40NU

Tyehurst Crescent

CO40QJ

St Jude Gardens

CO43AU

Dinsdale Close

CO43HA

Eldon Close

CO43HG

Churnwood Close

CO40BB

Little Acorns

CO40BJ

Dilbridge Road West

CO40HX

Bullock Wood Close

CO40JG

St John's Road

CO40NN

Braemore Close

CO40PR

St Neots Close

CO43AR

Arnstones Close

CO49AJ

Francis Gunn Close

CO12NW

Hunting Gate

CO12SN

Davey Close

CO40AJ

Edison Gardens

CO40DD

Goring Road

CO40EH

Parson's Heath

CO40HQ

Severalls Lane

CO40LB

Anthony Close

CO40PN

St Judes Close

CO40QF

Cloverlands

CO43HF

Thurlston Close

CO43HT

Harwich Road

CO43WP

Fairfield Gardens

CO49AR

Hendry Worthington Close

CO12SJ

Greenstead Road

CO43BS

Harwich Road

CO40BT

Compton Road

CO40DQ

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40DT

Barnardiston Road

CO40JJ

St John's Road

CO40JX

Broad Oaks Park

CO40LG

St Austell Road

CO40LT

St Bartholomew Close

CO40NE

St Christopher Road

CO40PS

St Faith Road

CO40PX

St Dominic Road

CO43FB

Longridge

CO43FY

Kingfisher Close

CO43HP

Harwich Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.