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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

CO34HP

Herrick Place

CO39EW

Parr Drive

CO34BU

Godwin Close

CO39EL

Dugard Avenue

CO39DU

Straight Road

CO34QW

Gainsborough Road

CO39BH

Collingwood Road

CO39BJ

London Road

CO34RT

Redmill

CO39XQ

Twining Road

CO34NH

Handy Fisher Court

CO39AR

London Road

CO39BB

Collingwood Road

CO34RG

Shrub End Road

CO34EG

Prettygate Road

CO39XX

Wyedale Drive

CO39AT

London Road

CO34DD

London Road

CO34NY

Hills Crescent

CO39EY

Nelson Road

CO34QR

Landseer Road

CO34HL

Shakespeare Road

CO39XS

Fisin Walk

CO34EF

Prettygate Road

CO39BT

Straight Road

CO39FB

Carshalton End

CO34JH

Shelley Road

CO34QH

Nash Close

CO39DX

Straight Road

CO34HH

Shakespeare Road

CO39XA

James Carter Road

CO34JD

Scott Drive

CO39XR

Becker Road

CO34PS

Norman Way

CO39DG

Straight Road

CO34HX

Masefield Drive

CO34BP

Lexden Grove

CO34NN

The Commons

CO34JZ

Worthington Way

CO34HJ

Shakespeare Road

CO34SU

Sutton Park Avenue

CO34EL

Whitefriars Way

CO39XU

Wallis Court

CO39BE

Clairmont Road

CO34DF

London Road

CO34SS

Baden Powell Drive

CO39EX

Collingwood Road

CO34EA

De Vere Road

CO34EE

Prettygate Road

CO34JA

Scott Drive

CO39DL

Straight Road

CO34LH

Saxon Close

CO34SW

Brownsea Way

CO34SH

Reaper Road

CO39XP

Bale Close

CO34LR

Rudsdale Way

CO39BA

Lanvalley Road

CO39DH

Straight Road

CO34NJ

The Commons

CO34AE

Church Lane

CO39XE

Newcastle Avenue

CO34ED

Prettygate Road

CO39DF

Straight Road

CO34SF

King Harold Road

CO34PJ

Plume Avenue

CO34BS

Colvin Close

CO39XN

James Carter Road

CO34DH

Heath Road

CO39DQ

Straight Road

CO34SN

Baden Powell Drive

CO39BG

Ratcliffe Road

CO34ST

Rowallan Close

CO39DW

London Road

CO34JY

Ambrose Avenue

CO34PQ

Plume Avenue

CO34DP

Christine Chase

CO34SG

King Harold Road

CO34QL

Cotman Road

CO39DJ

Straight Road

CO34NS

Hoe Drive

CO34NR

The Commons

CO39XJ

Keymer Way

CO34HR

Wordsworth Road

CO34RN

Shrub End Road

CO34RE

Shrub End Road

CO39ET

Oaklands Avenue

CO34PG

Plume Avenue

CO39AU

Collingwood Road

CO34NT

The Commons

CO39GS

Garden Drive

CO34EP

Bawtree Way

CO34SP

Gilwell Park Close

CO34JJ

Browning Close

CO34JL

Shelley Road

CO34QA

Van Dyck Road

CO39DP

Sterling Close

CO34BN

Lexden Road

CO34NL

The Commons

CO34SQ

King Harold Road

CO34LD

Alan Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.