Shrub End is a residential ward located in the southwest of Colchester, Essex. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It includes several local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, serving the needs of its residents. The ward is bordered by major roads like Maldon Road and Shrub End Road, providing connections to Colchester town centre and surrounding areas.
The area features green spaces like Shrub End Recreation Ground, which offers sports facilities and open areas for leisure. Public transport links include bus routes running through the ward, making it accessible for commuters. Shrub End has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and facilities catering to families and long-term residents. The ward is part of Colchester’s broader urban expansion, balancing residential living with practical amenities.
On average Shrub End has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shrub End is £50,052 per year. There are 8 schools in Shrub End: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £315,500 in Shrub End area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £990,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £187,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £281,000 |
10 years price trend in Shrub End
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Layer Road
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Paxman Avenue
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Iceni Way
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Elmwood Avenue
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Eight Acre Lane
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Gosbecks Road
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Berechurch Hall Road
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St Michaels Road
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Hornbeam Close
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Hornbeam Close
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Hornbeam Close
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Layer Road
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Harp Meadow Lane
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Bay Tree Close
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Shrub End
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Ebony Close
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Beechwood Close
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Mercury Close
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Paxman Avenue
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Shrub End
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Circular Road South
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Drury Road
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Longedryve
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Dereham Close
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Paxman Avenue
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Coats Hutton Road
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Ilex Close
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Berechurch Hall Road
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Corunna Drive
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Lordswood Road
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Layer Road
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Gladiator Way
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Colet Crescent
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Eight Acre Lane
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Eight Acre Lane
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Cottonwood Close
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Shrub End
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Sittang Close
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Arakan Close
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Littlefield Road
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Egerton-Green Road
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Cohort Drive
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Gladwin Road
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Mons Road
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Shrub End
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Daniell Drive
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Lightship Way
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Catherine Hunt Way
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Fallowfield Road
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Berechurch Road
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Ilex Close
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Rangoon Close
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Coats Hutton Road
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Circular Road West
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Rainsborowe Road
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Layer Road
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Duncan Road
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Gladiator Way
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Gosbecks Road
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Glebe Road
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Holly Close
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Centurion Way
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Iceni Way
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Henry Johnston Mews
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Shrub End Road
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Shrub End Road
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Gosbecks Road
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Circular Road South
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Little Foxburrows
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Wilbye Close
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Eldred Avenue
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Mareth Road
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Berechurch Hall Road
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Shrub End
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King Harold Road
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Menin Road
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Rayner Road
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John Kent Avenue
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Salamanca Way
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Earlswood Way
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Gosbecks Road
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Fallowfield Road
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Meadow Road
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Baronswood Way
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Camulodunum Way
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Pedder's Close
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Coats Hutton Road
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Elmwood Avenue
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Alamein Road
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Alamein Road
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Glebe Road
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Malting Road
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Fallowfield Road
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Gosbecks Road
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Baronswood Way
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Barbour Gardens
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Littlefield Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.