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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 54 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
54
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
30.35(-2%)
Public order
5.07(-2%)
Vehicle crime
4.88(+7%)
Shoplifting
4.5(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.93(-39%)
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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Prettygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 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
Detached49£460,000
Flats6£230,000
Semi-Detached44£350,000
Terraced13£290,000

10 years median price trend in Prettygate

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

All postcodes in Prettygate

CO39AT

London Road

CO34PG

Plume Avenue

CO39EN

Parr Drive

CO34AL

Baines Close

CO34ER

Magazine Farm Way

CO34HJ

Shakespeare Road

CO34NP

The Commons

CO34QG

Munnings Road

CO34RA

Shrub End Road

CO34SN

Baden Powell Drive

CO39DX

Straight Road

CO34LE

Alan Way

CO34PA

All Saints Avenue

CO34SX

Sutton Park Avenue

CO39XS

Fisin Walk

CO34DT

Parsons Hill

CO34EN

Magazine Farm Way

CO34SL

Baden Powell Drive

CO34HH

Shakespeare Road

CO34LJ

Ambrose Avenue

CO34NL

The Commons

CO34NR

The Commons

CO34QF

Van Dyck Road

CO34RT

Redmill

CO34HZ

Shakespeare Road

CO34AF

Church Lane

CO34DF

London Road

CO39DS

The Poplars

CO34AD

Church Lane

CO34DQ

Back Lane

CO34JR

The Mount

CO34LN

Ambrose Avenue

CO34QX

Pedders Close

CO39FB

Carshalton End

CO34PD

Holman Crescent

CO34QW

Gainsborough Road

CO34DE

London Road

CO39EP

Parr Drive

CO34DJ

Heath Road

CO34HX

Masefield Drive

CO34LY

Rudsdale Way

CO34NQ

Winston Avenue

CO34QT

Reynolds Avenue

CO39EX

Collingwood Road

CO34RF

Shrub End Road

CO39BA

Lanvalley Road

CO39BX

Straight Road

CO39EQ

Straight Road

CO39FP

Straight Road

CO34HD

Henley Court

CO39DJ

Straight Road

CO39EJ

Dugard Avenue

CO39XG

Twining Road

CO39XH

Fenno Close

CO34BP

Lexden Grove

CO34EJ

Magazine Farm Way

CO34JN

Shelley Road

CO34JY

Ambrose Avenue

CO39BJ

London Road

CO39BZ

Straight Road

CO39ET

Oaklands Avenue

CO39BH

Collingwood Road

CO39DL

Straight Road

CO39EZ

The Brambles

CO39UZ

Pershore End

CO34BU

Godwin Close

CO34HF

Chaucer Way

CO39XP

Bale Close

CO34HL

Shakespeare Road

CO34RE

Shrub End Road

CO34SB

King Harold Road

CO39BU

The Chase

CO39DR

Jefferson Close

CO34HP

Herrick Place

CO34AE

Church Lane

CO34HW

Thompson Avenue

CO34QD

Van Dyck Road

CO39DE

Straight Road

CO39BG

Ratcliffe Road

CO39DN

Straight Road

CO39EW

Parr Drive

CO34NG

Winston Avenue

CO34QH

Nash Close

CO39DT

Straight Road

CO34AB

Church Lane

CO34DP

Christine Chase

CO34EA

De Vere Road

CO34EG

Prettygate Road

CO34DU

Beech Hill

CO34JX

Ambrose Avenue

CO39BB

Collingwood Road

CO39FA

Stoneleigh Park

CO39GS

Garden Drive

CO34DD

London Road

CO34DX

Church Lane

CO34LT

Weavers Close

CO39BY

Straight Road

CO34NF

The Commons

CO39XR

Becker Road

CO34HE

Chaucer Way

Data Sources

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