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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

CO40BX

Alderton Road

CO40DJ

The Causeway

CO40EA

Compton Road

CO43HD

Woodside Close

CO43UX

Stour Walk

CO12WG

Greenstead Road

CO40EN

Ipswich Road

CO40ND

St Christopher Road

CO40NF

St Christopher Road

CO40PQ

St Bride Court

CO40QW

Woodview Close

CO43BB

Booth Avenue

CO43UG

Heatley Way

CO12SL

Greenstead Road

CO40DY

Goring Road

CO40HG

Ipswich Road

CO40NW

Kildermorie Close

CO43UH

Heatley Way

CO40NR

Wilmington Road

CO40PG

St Monance Way

CO43AJ

St Andrews Avenue

CO43DS

Hazelton Road

CO43EU

Churnwood Close

CO43FG

Greenfinch End

CO43BD

St Davids Close

CO43FR

Siskin Close

CO40QE

Cloverlands

CO43FL

Sheerwater Mews

CO40LA

St Christopher Road

CO43AH

Frank Clater Close

CO43DJ

Harwich Road

CO43EY

Churnwood Road

CO43GB

Royal Court

CO43HZ

Welshwood Park Road

CO49AQ

James Mayger Chase

CO40DL

Barkstead Road

CO40HU

Evergreen Drive

CO40LS

St Joseph Road

CO40QH

Southland Close

CO43EA

Chaplin Drive

CO40DU

Ayloffe Road

CO40LD

Anthony Close

CO40LR

St Cyrus Road

CO43EG

Pondfield Road

CO43HS

Parsons Heath

CO40NH

Delamere Road

CO40PY

St Dominic Road

CO43EB

Hazelton Road

CO43FF

Woodpecker Close

CO43HQ

Churnwood Road

CO40AX

Norfolk Crescent

CO40AZ

Ratcliffe Court

CO40DW

Goring Road

CO43HA

Eldon Close

CO12ST

Greenstead Road

CO12SU

Greenstead Road

CO40BA

King Cole Place

CO40DF

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40JN

Campbell Drive

CO40JW

St Johns Road

CO40NU

Tyehurst Crescent

CO40QJ

St Jude Gardens

CO43AU

Dinsdale Close

CO43HG

Churnwood Road

CO40NN

Braemore Close

CO40PR

Temple Court

CO43AR

Longcroft Road

CO40BB

Little Acorns

CO40BJ

Dilbridge Road West

CO40HX

Bullock Wood Close

CO40JG

St Johns Road

CO49AJ

Francis Gunn Close

CO12SN

Greenstead Road

CO40AJ

Edison Gardens

CO40DD

Goring Road

CO40EH

Ipswich Road

CO40HQ

Ipswich Road

CO40LB

St Christopher Road

CO40PN

St Monance Way

CO40QF

Cloverlands

CO43HF

Thurlston Close

CO43WP

Fairfield Gardens

CO12SJ

Greenstead Road

CO40BT

Dilbridge Road East

CO40DT

Barnardiston Road

CO40JJ

St Johns Road

CO40JX

Broad Oaks Park

CO40NE

St Christopher Road

CO43FY

Kingfisher Close

CO12NW

The Foxes

CO43HT

Parsons Heath

CO40DQ

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40LG

St Lawrence Road

CO40LT

St Bartholomew Close

CO40PS

St Faith Road

CO40PX

St Dominic Road

CO43BS

Harwich Road

CO43FB

Longridge

CO43HP

Harwich Road

CO43TY

Goldfinch Close

Data Sources

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