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About

Prettygate ward is located in the southern part of Colchester, Essex. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, semis, and terraces. It is bordered by Maldon Road to the west and Southway to the east, with easy access to the A12 for commuters. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and professionals.

The ward features green spaces like Prettygate Park, offering recreational areas for residents. Public transport links provide connections to Colchester town centre and beyond. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and facilities supporting day-to-day life. Prettygate is known for its convenience, balancing suburban living with proximity to urban amenities.

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 of residents in Prettygate is £49,390 per year. There are 6 schools in Prettygate: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 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
Detached55£452,000
Flats7£220,000
Semi-Detached49£350,000
Terraced14£299,500

10 years median price trend in Prettygate

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

All postcodes in Prettygate

CO39EH

Dugard Avenue

CO39ES

Oaklands Avenue

CO39EU

Oaklands Avenue

CO39FG

Woodland Drive

CO39XJ

Keymer Way

CO34JD

Milton Close

CO34JH

Shelley Road

CO34LB

Alan Way

CO34QQ

Crome Close

CO39AR

Lexden Road

CO39DU

Dugard Avenue

CO39DW

Lexden Road

CO34EE

Magazine Farm Way

CO34JA

Scott Drive

CO34NW

Cotman Road

CO34QJ

Cotman Road

CO34SQ

King Harold Road

CO34AH

Heather Drive

CO34NH

Van Dyck Road

CO34NY

Hills Crescent

CO34QA

Van Dyck Road

CO34QL

Cotman Road

CO34SG

Godwin Close

CO39AP

Nelson Road

CO39AY

Collingwood Road

CO39DD

Straight Road

CO39XB

Shillito Close

CO39XW

Fisin Walk

CO34SF

King Harold Road

CO34NE

The Commons

CO34BZ

Lexden Road

CO39AS

Trafalgar Road

CO34ED

Prettygate Road

CO34EP

Bawtree Way

CO34NN

The Commons

CO34NZ

All Saints Avenue

CO34SH

Reaper Road

CO34SP

Gilwell Park Close

CO34TA

Wilkin Court

CO39BQ

De Burgh Road

CO39DP

Sterling Close

CO34DZ

De Vere Road

CO34RG

Shrub End Road

CO39BE

Clairmont Road

CO39DA

Heath Road

CO39DH

Straight Road

CO39ER

Oaklands Avenue

CO39EY

Nelson Road

CO39FF

Woodland Drive

CO39XU

Wallis Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.