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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 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
45
Deprivation level
2/10
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
22.54(-29%)
Shoplifting
5.73(-16%)
Vehicle crime
4.93(+12%)
Public order
4.27(-17%)
Other theft
3.73(-32%)
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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Prettygate & Westlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £900,000.

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
Detached43£462,500
Flats3£248,000
Semi-Detached29£360,000
Terraced7£290,000

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

CO34SQ

King Harold Road

CO34LH

Saxon Close

CO34AH

Heather Drive

CO34PG

Plume Avenue

CO39DX

Straight Road

CO39FG

Woodland Drive

CO39FE

Woodland Drive

CO34NE

The Commons

CO39XS

Fisin Walk

CO34QN

Gainsborough Road

CO34DJ

Heath Road

CO34SU

Sutton Park Avenue

CO34QL

Cotman Road

CO39DU

Straight Road

CO39XH

Fenno Close

CO39EP

Parr Drive

CO34DP

Christine Chase

CO34NQ

Winston Avenue

CO34RA

Shrub End Road

CO39XG

Twining Road

CO34RT

Redmill

CO34QQ

Crome Close

CO34EJ

Magazine Farm Way

CO34LG

Alan Way

CO39FP

Straight Road

CO34RJ

Shrub End Road

CO39DR

Jefferson Close

CO34RH

Shrub End Road

CO34NR

The Commons

CO34QJ

Cotman Road

CO34SX

Sutton Park Avenue

CO34JX

Ambrose Avenue

CO34RN

Shrub End Road

CO39XW

Pilborough Way

CO39XD

Clara Reeve Close

CO39DP

Sterling Close

CO34QE

Van Dyck Road

CO39ER

Oaklands Avenue

CO39DF

Straight Road

CO39DN

Straight Road

CO34EN

Magazine Farm Way

CO39XZ

Bryanstone Mews

CO39XE

Newcastle Avenue

CO39FA

Stoneleigh Park

CO39EE

Straight Road

CO34BU

Godwin Close

CO34DZ

Prettygate Road

CO39BS

Washington Court

CO34DX

Church Lane

CO34QD

Van Dyck Road

CO39EQ

Straight Road

CO39XL

Newcastle Avenue

CO34SE

King Harold Road

CO34QA

Van Dyck Road

CO34AE

Church Lane

CO34NP

The Commons

CO39DY

Straight Road

CO34SL

Baden Powell Drive

CO34NZ

All Saints Avenue

CO34PA

All Saints Avenue

CO34JY

Ambrose Avenue

CO34EH

Prettygate Road

CO34ST

Rowallan Close

CO34LT

Weavers Close

CO34NL

The Commons

CO34RE

Shrub End Road

CO34LU

Cherrywood Drive

CO39DH

Straight Road

CO34RG

Shrub End Road

CO34EE

Prettygate Road

CO34QR

Landseer Road

CO39EG

Straight Road

CO34LR

Rudsdale Way

CO39EJ

Dugard Avenue

CO34JZ

Worthington Way

CO34PD

Holman Crescent

CO34PE

Holman Crescent

CO34SG

King Harold Road

CO34RB

Shrub End Road

CO39EZ

The Brambles

CO34LF

Alan Way

CO39XT

Ladell Close

Data Sources

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