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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

CO40BZ

Goring Road

CO43JB

Welshwood Park Road

CO43EW

Bream Court

CO40BL

St Annes Road

CO43JL

Hawthorn Avenue

CO40PX

St Dominic Road

CO40LB

St Christopher Road

CO40AH

Valentines Drive

CO40LR

St Cyrus Road

CO43DP

Tara Close

CO40JD

St Thomas Close

CO40ZE

Compton Mews

CO43FP

Egret Crescent

CO40DU

Ayloffe Road

CO43GX

Bromley Heights

CO40PN

St Monance Way

CO43EH

St Andrews Gardens

CO40PP

St Jude Close

CO40EW

Ipswich Road

CO43WP

Fairfield Gardens

CO43YN

Roach Vale

CO40NP

St Columb Court

CO43HG

Churnwood Road

CO43EP

Parsons Heath

CO40HN

Ipswich Road

CO43HU

St Andrew's Avenue

CO40NG

St Cyrus Road

CO43EN

Grayling Drive

CO40NJ

Rockingham Close

CO43EZ

Templewood Road

CO40LD

Anthony Close

CO40DX

Goring Road

CO49AJ

Francis Gunn Close

CO40LN

St Clement Road

CO40PW

St Saviour Close

CO43BS

Harwich Road

CO43FL

Sheerwater Mews

CO43AY

Booth Avenue

CO40QH

Southland Close

CO40JT

St Johns Road

CO40JQ

St Johns Road

CO40AF

Ipswich Road

CO40YW

Kentmere

CO40JJ

St Johns Road

CO40XB

Orchard Gardens

CO43FW

Merlin End

CO40JG

St Johns Road

CO40AQ

Grenfell Close

CO43DG

Harwich Road

CO43FQ

Bullfinch Close

CO40QW

Woodview Close

CO40DQ

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40YP

Bullace Close

CO40BA

King Cole Place

CO43AL

St Andrews Avenue

CO40NE

St Christopher Road

CO40HU

Evergreen Drive

CO43HY

Parsons Heath

CO40PG

St Monance Way

CO43EE

Bridgebrook Close

CO40PL

St Neots Close

CO43HH

Roach Vale

CO43DY

Hazelton Road

CO40HJ

Ipswich Road

CO40JN

Campbell Drive

CO40JE

St Johns Road

CO43EA

Chaplin Drive

CO40QB

Mountain Ash Close

CO43EF

Elwes Close

CO40NW

Kildermorie Close

CO43HD

Woodside Close

CO12SN

Greenstead Road

CO40AE

Ipswich Road

CO43FR

Siskin Close

CO40NU

Tyehurst Crescent

CO43HZ

Welshwood Park Road

CO12WF

East Ward Mews

CO43AT

Wesley Avenue

CO40EH

Ipswich Road

CO40NH

Delamere Road

CO43DJ

Harwich Road

CO40NB

St Christopher Road

CO43DE

Harwich Road

CO40QG

Pegasus Way

CO43HX

Parsons Heath

CO40BU

Crown Bays Road

CO40BJ

Dilbridge Road West

CO43JJ

Welshwood Park Road

CO40BG

Compton Road

CO40QJ

St Jude Gardens

CO43AZ

Booth Avenue

CO12SJ

Greenstead Road

CO43BJ

The Pippins

CO12SX

Kerry Court

CO43DX

Hazelton Road

CO49AR

Hendry Worthington Close

CO40QE

Cloverlands

CO40HQ

Ipswich Road

CO43HQ

Churnwood Road

CO40AU

Havering Close

Data Sources

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