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About

Prettygate is a residential ward situated in the southwest of Colchester. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached homes, terraces, and some modern apartment developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads connecting it to the town centre and surrounding suburbs. Local shopping needs are served by a compact parade of shops and supermarkets on Plume Avenue.

A notable local landmark is the former Prettygate Junior School building, which has been converted into residential apartments. The area offers several green spaces, including King George V Playing Field, which provides sports facilities and open grassland. Public transport links via bus services connect residents to Colchester's railway station and central shopping areas.

Area overview

On average Prettygate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prettygate is £67,545 per year. There are 6 schools in Prettygate: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Prettygate is home to around 10,444 people, with a population density of about 3,889.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prettygate Population
10,444
Population density
3,889.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.34(-10%)
Vehicle crime
5.65(+28%)
Public order
5.17(+1%)
Shoplifting
4.12(-40%)
Other theft
3.83(-30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,990
86.07%
Other White
334
3.2%
Other Asian
201
1.92%
Indian
189
1.81%
African
124
1.19%
Total population: 10,445

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,666
31.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,508
17.57%
No qualifications
1,443
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,280
14.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
909
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 8,581

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,068
48.09%
Owns with a mortgage
1,436
33.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
374
8.7%
Social rents from council
225
5.23%
Other social rented
124
2.88%
Total households: 4,300

Property prices in Prettygate

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £390,250 in Prettygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £970,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Prettygate 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced12£299,500
Semi-Detached42£352,500
Flats5£185,000
Detached65£462,500

10 years median price trend in Prettygate

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

All postcodes in Prettygate

CO39DB

Straight Road

CO34TA

Wilkin Court

CO34PD

Holman Crescent

CO34QE

Van Dyck Road

CO34BL

Lexden Road

CO34AJ

Richardson Walk

CO34RA

Shrub End Road

CO39DN

Straight Road

CO34EH

Prettygate Road

CO34LL

Ambrose Avenue

CO34DQ

Back Lane

CO34HE

Chaucer Way

CO34SL

Baden Powell Drive

CO39FN

Ash Way

CO39ES

Oaklands Avenue

CO34LB

Alan Way

CO34NG

Winston Avenue

CO34NW

The Commons

CO34SE

King Harold Road

CO39AX

Collingwood Road

CO34DJ

Heath Road

CO39BQ

De Burgh Road

CO34LJ

Ambrose Avenue

CO34RB

Shrub End Road

CO34JR

The Mount

CO39EQ

Straight Road

CO34LN

Ambrose Avenue

CO34LY

Rudsdale Way

CO39AY

Collingwood Road

CO39DT

Straight Road

CO34LE

Alan Way

CO34QN

Gainsborough Road

CO34LU

Cherrywood Drive

CO34NU

Hills Crescent

CO34SZ

Somers Road

CO39AS

Trafalgar Road

CO34AD

Church Lane

CO34JX

Ambrose Avenue

CO39XB

Shillito Close

CO34ER

Magazine Farm Way

CO39BS

Washington Court

CO34PB

Laxton Court

CO34RQ

Greystones Close

CO34NQ

Winston Avenue

CO34HD

Henley Court

CO34HB

Sheridan Walk

CO34HW

Thompson Avenue

CO39FF

Woodland Drive

CO34TD

Regency Green

CO39UZ

Pershore End

CO34SJ

Scythe Way

CO39FG

Woodland Drive

CO34DZ

Prettygate Road

CO39XZ

Bryanstone Mews

CO34PZ

Van Dyck Road

CO39DA

Hunters Corner

CO39XH

Fenno Close

CO39EH

Dugard Avenue

CO39EU

Oaklands Avenue

CO34JG

Keats Road

CO39EG

Straight Road

CO34QD

Van Dyck Road

CO39BY

Straight Road

CO39BZ

Straight Road

CO34LS

Jeffrey Close

CO34QS

Rembrandt Way

CO34QX

Pedders Close

CO34QG

Munnings Road

CO34SD

Hastings Road

CO34PA

All Saints Avenue

CO34SX

Sutton Park Avenue

CO39ED

President Road

CO39DE

Straight Road

CO34AH

Heather Drive

CO39EJ

Dugard Avenue

CO39BX

Straight Road

CO34RD

Pond Chase

CO34RJ

Shrub End Road

CO34DE

London Road

CO39BU

The Chase

CO34DX

Church Lane

CO34EQ

Prettygate Road

CO34DG

London Road

CO34JN

Shelley Road

CO39EZ

The Brambles

CO34JP

Marlowe Way

CO34NE

The Commons

CO39DR

Jefferson Close

CO39XG

Twining Road

CO34HU

Wordsworth Road

CO34HF

Chaucer Way

CO34RF

Shrub End Road

CO34EN

Magazine Farm Way

CO34EJ

Magazine Farm Way

CO34HG

Byron Avenue

CO34AB

Church Lane

CO34QQ

Crome Close

CO34LP

Rudsdale Way

CO39XW

Pilborough Way

CO34AA

Church Lane

Data Sources

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