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Prettygate & Westlands

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About

Prettygate and Westlands form a mainly residential district within Colchester, with a mix of housing from different decades and local shopping parades along the main streets. The area is served by several primary schools, community halls and sports pitches, and a network of short connecting roads that meet at Prettygate Road. Pockets of green space and allotments sit close to housing, providing routes for short walks and weekly markets run by local groups.

Public transport links put the suburb a short bus ride from Colchester town centre and the railway station, so commuting and shopping trips are straightforward. Community organisations run youth clubs, amateur football teams and seasonal events in the recreation grounds, while small independent shops and cafés form regular meeting points for residents. The pattern of streets and local facilities makes the area feel focused on everyday life rather than tourism, with practical amenities and local services available within walking distance for many households.

Area overview

On average Prettygate & Westlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prettygate & Westlands is £64,209 per year. There are 3 schools in Prettygate & Westlands: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Prettygate & Westlands is home to around 7,498 people, with a population density of about 3,809.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prettygate & Westlands Population
7,498
Population density
3,809 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.21(-25%)
Shoplifting
6.27(-12%)
Vehicle crime
4.13(-9%)
Public order
3.73(-28%)
Other theft
3.6(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,495
86.65%
Other White
221
2.95%
Other Asian
150
2%
Indian
142
1.89%
Other
99
1.32%
Total population: 7,496

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,910
30.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,109
17.75%
No qualifications
1,065
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
895
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
677
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 6,249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,580
50.74%
Owns with a mortgage
1,031
33.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
255
8.19%
Social rents from council
132
4.24%
Other social rented
65
2.09%
Total households: 3,114

Property prices in Prettygate & Westlands

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £390,250 in Prettygate & Westlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Prettygate & Westlands 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 Prettygate & Westlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£462,500
Flats5£240,000
Semi-Detached32£355,000
Terraced6£285,000

10 years median price trend in Prettygate & Westlands

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prettygate & Westlands.

All postcodes in Prettygate & Westlands

CO34LF

Alan Way

CO34RQ

Greystones Close

CO34SR

Baden Powell Drive

CO39DY

Straight Road

CO34LL

Ambrose Avenue

CO39FN

Ash Way

CO34EH

Prettygate Road

CO34LG

Alan Way

CO34QS

Rembrandt Way

CO39EG

Straight Road

CO39EL

Dugard Avenue

CO39XT

Ladell Close

CO34SS

Baden Powell Drive

CO34SU

Sutton Park Avenue

CO39XQ

Twining Road

CO39XD

Clara Reeve Close

CO34LU

Cherrywood Drive

CO34PH

Plume Avenue

CO39XN

James Carter Road

CO34SW

Brownsea Way

CO39DG

Straight Road

CO39XE

Newcastle Avenue

CO34SE

King Harold Road

CO34SZ

Somers Road

CO34LX

Cape Close

CO34RD

Pond Chase

CO34AJ

Richardson Walk

CO34EL

Whitefriars Way

CO34LD

Alan Way

CO34LH

Saxon Close

CO34PS

Norman Way

CO34QP

Gainsborough Road

CO34ST

Rowallan Close

CO34EQ

Prettygate Road

CO34QN

Gainsborough Road

CO34RN

Shrub End Road

CO34SD

Hastings Road

CO34RJ

Shrub End Road

CO39EE

Straight Road

CO34DL

Cherry Row

CO34EW

Magazine Farm Way

CO39EH

Dugard Avenue

CO39ES

Oaklands Avenue

CO39EU

Oaklands Avenue

CO39XJ

Keymer Way

CO34EF

Prettygate Road

CO34NJ

The Commons

CO34NU

Hills Crescent

CO34PB

Laxton Court

CO39FG

Woodland Drive

CO34LB

Alan Way

CO34QQ

Crome Close

CO39DU

Straight Road

CO34NW

The Commons

CO34QJ

Cotman Road

CO34EE

Prettygate Road

CO34SQ

King Harold Road

CO34NY

Hills Crescent

CO34QL

Cotman Road

CO34SG

King Harold Road

CO39XB

Shillito Close

CO39XW

Pilborough Way

CO34AH

Heather Drive

CO34NH

Handy Fisher Court

CO34QA

Van Dyck Road

CO39DD

Straight Road

CO34SF

King Harold Road

CO34ED

Prettygate Road

CO34EP

Bawtree Way

CO34NZ

All Saints Avenue

CO34SH

Reaper Road

CO34TA

Wilkin Court

CO34NE

The Commons

CO34NN

The Commons

CO34SP

Gilwell Park Close

CO39DP

Sterling Close

CO34DZ

Prettygate Road

CO39XU

Wallis Court

CO34RG

Shrub End Road

CO39DH

Straight Road

CO39ER

Oaklands Avenue

CO39FF

Woodland Drive

Data Sources

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