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St Anne's and St John's

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About

St Anne's and St John's ward is a residential area situated to the north of Colchester's historic town centre. It is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some later infill developments. The ward is bounded by the River Colne to the south and the railway line to the north, giving it a defined geographic character. Its streets are largely residential, with local shops and services clustered along North Station Road, which serves as a main thoroughfare.

The area includes St John's Green, a notable open space that provides a focal point for the community. The University of Essex campus lies just to the west, outside the ward's boundary, but influences the local population. The presence of North Station, a key transport hub, connects the ward directly to London and Ipswich. Housing here is a mix of owner-occupied and privately rented properties, catering to students, professionals, and long-term residents.

Area overview

On average St Anne's and St John's has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Anne's and St John's is £55,340 per year. There are 5 schools in St Anne's and St John's: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Anne's and St John's is home to around 10,792 people, with a population density of about 2,998.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Anne's and St John's Population
10,792
Population density
2,998.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.25(+18%)
Shoplifting
6.86(0%)
Vehicle crime
6.86(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-4%)
Public order
5.47(+7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,956
83%
Other White
527
4.88%
African
223
2.07%
Other Asian
169
1.57%
Indian
143
1.33%
Total population: 10,791

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,407
27.08%
No qualifications
1,837
20.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,468
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,315
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,083
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 8,890

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,873
41.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,417
31.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
507
11.26%
Social rents from council
469
10.42%
Other social rented
132
2.93%
Total households: 4,502

Property prices in St Anne's and St John's

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 in St Anne's and St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Anne's and St John's 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 St Anne's and St John's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached54£327,750
Terraced23£258,000
Detached40£400,000
Flats10£175,000

10 years median price trend in St Anne's and St John's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Anne's and St John's.

All postcodes in St Anne's and St John's

CO40AX

Norfolk Crescent

CO43ES

Harwich Road

CO40JQ

St Johns Road

CO40AP

Romford Close

CO40YW

Kentmere

CO40PW

St Saviour Close

CO40AE

Ipswich Road

CO40NG

St Cyrus Road

CO40NR

Wilmington Road

CO40EQ

Ipswich Road

CO40HL

Ipswich Road

CO40DU

Ayloffe Road

CO43AS

Arnstones Close

CO43DJ

Harwich Road

CO40JL

St Johns Road

CO40HQ

Ipswich Road

CO43EB

Hazelton Road

CO43HB

Broadmead Road

CO40NX

St Cyrus Road

CO40QB

Mountain Ash Close

CO40PJ

St Monance Way

CO43HX

Parsons Heath

CO40QG

Pegasus Way

CO40DZ

Compton Road

CO40ZE

Compton Mews

CO40HG

Ipswich Road

CO43EY

Churnwood Road

CO40AN

Broadlands Way

CO43BU

Harwich Road

CO40AT

Rayleigh Close

CO43HZ

Welshwood Park Road

CO43BD

St Davids Close

CO40DG

Wilson Marriage Road

CO43UZ

Deben Road

CO43DB

Harwich Road

CO40AS

Broadlands Way

CO40AU

Havering Close

CO43EA

Chaplin Drive

CO43HP

Harwich Road

CO43EE

Bridgebrook Close

CO43DT

Hazelton Road

CO43JD

The Glade

CO40BG

Compton Road

CO40AF

Ipswich Road

CO40LU

Glendale Grove

CO43EZ

Templewood Road

CO40AY

Suffolk Close

CO40DQ

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40AG

Valentines Drive

CO40PA

Silcock Close

CO40AR

Broadlands Way

CO43BY

Harwich Road

CO40PR

Temple Court

CO43EX

Churnwood Road

CO43DL

Harwich Road

CO49AP

John Shell Drive

CO40DH

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40DL

Barkstead Road

CO43AZ

Booth Avenue

CO43HH

Roach Vale

CO40JD

St Thomas Close

CO40QA

Upland Drive

CO40EW

Ipswich Road

CO40HW

Ipswich Road

CO49AG

Dennis Randle Way

CO40HU

Evergreen Drive

CO40PL

St Neots Close

CO40ND

St Christopher Road

CO49AF

Lancaster Approach

CO43BB

Booth Avenue

CO43EQ

St Andrews Gardens

CO40PT

St Fillan Road

CO40HN

Ipswich Road

CO40JR

St Johns Road

CO40AJ

Edison Gardens

CO43DY

Hazelton Road

CO43DF

Harwich Road

CO40BL

St Annes Road

CO40PH

St Monance Way

CO40DA

Goring Road

CO43EP

Parsons Heath

CO40LE

St Bernard Road

CO40JE

St Johns Road

CO40JJ

St Johns Road

CO43BA

Booth Avenue

CO40QN

Upland Drive

CO40NJ

Rockingham Close

CO43HA

Eldon Close

CO40NH

Delamere Road

CO40EL

Ipswich Road

CO40NE

St Christopher Road

CO43JE

Bromley Road

CO40PX

St Dominic Road

CO40JF

St Johns Road

CO40AD

St Anne's and St John's

CO40LH

St Lawrence Road

CO40AQ

Grenfell Close

CO40AH

Valentines Drive

CO43DS

Hazelton Road

CO40DT

Barnardiston Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.