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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

CO34NJ

The Commons

CO34NU

Hills Crescent

CO34PB

Laxton Court

CO39BT

Straight Road

CO39FG

Woodland Drive

CO34LB

Alan Way

CO34JD

Scott Drive

CO34JH

Shelley Road

CO34QQ

Crome Close

CO39AR

London Road

CO39DU

Straight Road

CO39DW

London Road

CO34JA

Scott Drive

CO34NW

The Commons

CO34QJ

Cotman Road

CO34EE

Prettygate Road

CO34SQ

King Harold Road

CO34NY

Hills Crescent

CO34QL

Cotman Road

CO34SG

King Harold Road

CO39XB

Shillito Close

CO39XW

Pilborough Way

CO34AH

Heather Drive

CO34NH

Handy Fisher Court

CO34QA

Van Dyck Road

CO39AP

Nelson Road

CO39AY

Collingwood Road

CO39DD

Straight Road

CO34SF

King Harold Road

CO39AS

Trafalgar Road

CO34ED

Prettygate Road

CO34EP

Bawtree Way

CO34NZ

All Saints Avenue

CO34SH

Reaper Road

CO34TA

Wilkin Court

CO39BQ

De Burgh Road

CO34BZ

Lexden Road

CO34NE

The Commons

CO34NN

The Commons

CO34SP

Gilwell Park Close

CO39DP

Sterling Close

CO34DZ

Prettygate Road

CO39BE

Clairmont Road

CO39DA

Hunters Corner

CO39EY

Nelson Road

CO39XU

Wallis Court

CO34RG

Shrub End Road

CO39DH

Straight Road

CO39ER

Oaklands Avenue

CO39FF

Woodland Drive

Data Sources

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