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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

CO39XL

Newcastle Avenue

CO39DD

Straight Road

CO34DT

Parsons Hill

CO34NZ

All Saints Avenue

CO34NX

Plough Drive

CO39EN

Parr Drive

CO34NP

The Commons

CO34LT

Weavers Close

CO34LF

Alan Way

CO34HQ

Byron Avenue

CO39XT

Ladell Close

CO34NF

The Commons

CO34BZ

Lexden Road

CO34QP

Gainsborough Road

CO34PE

Holman Crescent

CO34HN

Thompson Avenue

CO34SB

King Harold Road

CO34HZ

Shakespeare Road

CO34PH

Plume Avenue

CO39XF

Salmon Close

CO39EP

Parr Drive

CO34QF

Van Dyck Road

CO39FP

Straight Road

CO34DU

Beech Hill

CO34LG

Alan Way

CO39EF

Straight Road

CO34QT

Reynolds Avenue

CO34LA

Worthington Way

CO34AL

Baines Close

CO39BD

Collingwood Road

CO39DY

Straight Road

CO34DL

Cherry Row

CO39DS

The Poplars

CO39ER

Oaklands Avenue

CO39EE

Straight Road

CO39FA

Stoneleigh Park

CO34QJ

Cotman Road

CO34AF

Church Lane

CO34HA

Chaucer Way

CO39XD

Clara Reeve Close

CO39FE

Woodland Drive

CO34JB

Milton Close

CO30SH

Maldon Road

CO34EW

Magazine Farm Way

CO39AZ

Lanvalley Road

CO39AP

Nelson Road

CO34LX

Cape Close

CO34JE

Burns Avenue

CO34RH

Shrub End Road

CO34SR

Baden Powell Drive

Data Sources

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