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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

CO39BS

Washington Court

CO34JL

Shelley Road

CO34NT

The Commons

CO34NX

Plough Drive

CO39XZ

Bryanstone Mews

CO30SH

Maldon Road

CO34HA

Chaucer Way

CO34PJ

Plume Avenue

CO34QE

Van Dyck Road

CO34SJ

Scythe Way

CO34TD

Regency Green

CO39XA

James Carter Road

CO34DG

London Road

CO34LP

Rudsdale Way

CO34NS

Hoe Drive

CO34AA

Church Lane

CO34JZ

Worthington Way

CO34LA

Worthington Way

CO34LS

Jeffrey Close

CO39ED

President Road

CO34HN

Thompson Avenue

CO39DF

Straight Road

CO39EF

Straight Road

CO39XX

Wyedale Drive

CO34JG

Keats Road

CO34PE

Holman Crescent

CO34RH

Shrub End Road

CO34HQ

Byron Avenue

CO34JP

Marlowe Way

CO34PQ

Plume Avenue

CO34PZ

Van Dyck Road

CO34QR

Landseer Road

CO39XF

Salmon Close

CO39DQ

Straight Road

CO34DH

Heath Road

CO34HG

Byron Avenue

CO34LR

Rudsdale Way

CO39AX

Collingwood Road

CO39XL

Newcastle Avenue

CO34RB

Shrub End Road

CO39FE

Woodland Drive

CO34LF

Alan Way

CO34RQ

Greystones Close

CO34SR

Baden Powell Drive

CO39DB

Straight Road

CO39DY

Straight Road

CO34BS

Colvin Close

CO34JB

Milton Close

CO34JJ

Browning Close

CO34LL

Ambrose Avenue

CO39FN

Ash Way

CO34EH

Prettygate Road

CO34HB

Sheridan Walk

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

CO34BL

Lexden Road

CO34LU

Cherrywood Drive

CO34PH

Plume Avenue

CO39XN

James Carter Road

CO34BN

Lexden Road

CO34JE

Burns Avenue

CO34SW

Brownsea Way

CO39DG

Straight Road

CO39XE

Newcastle Avenue

CO34SE

King Harold Road

CO34SZ

Somers Road

CO39AZ

Lanvalley Road

CO34HR

Wordsworth Road

CO34LX

Cape Close

CO34RD

Pond Chase

CO34AJ

Richardson Walk

CO34EL

Whitefriars Way

CO34HU

Wordsworth Road

CO34LD

Alan Way

CO34LH

Saxon Close

CO34PS

Norman Way

CO34QP

Gainsborough Road

CO34ST

Rowallan Close

CO39BD

Collingwood Road

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

CO39AU

Collingwood Road

CO39EH

Dugard Avenue

CO39ES

Oaklands Avenue

CO39EU

Oaklands Avenue

CO39XJ

Keymer Way

CO34EF

Prettygate Road

Data Sources

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