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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

CO43HQ

Churnwood Road

CO40JA

Green Lane

CO40DY

Goring Road

CO40QD

Porters Brook Walk

CO43JB

Welshwood Park Road

CO40JH

St Johns Road

CO40RA

Rossendale Close

CO43BJ

The Pippins

CO43DP

Tara Close

CO40HZ

Dunthorne Road

CO40AL

Broadlands Way

CO49HD

Ipswich Road

CO40PG

St Monance Way

CO49AQ

James Mayger Chase

CO43HG

Churnwood Road

CO40DE

Wilson Marriage Road

CO43DA

Harwich Road

CO43JJ

Welshwood Park Road

CO43AT

Wesley Avenue

CO40BQ

Compton Road

CO49AJ

Francis Gunn Close

CO43AU

Dinsdale Close

CO40LL

St Austell Road

CO40NA

St Christopher Road

CO40LP

St Mark Drive

CO40BT

Dilbridge Road East

CO40JN

Campbell Drive

CO40BS

Dilbridge Road East

CO40XB

Orchard Gardens

CO40BP

Gascoigne Road

CO40AZ

Ratcliffe Court

CO40JS

Vale Close

CO40NY

Chalfont Road

CO40HY

Acorn Close

CO40LF

St Bernard Road

CO40PQ

St Bride Court

CO40DX

Goring Road

CO40DF

Wilson Marriage Road

CO40NU

Tyehurst Crescent

CO40LA

St Christopher Road

CO43DG

Harwich Road

CO40BU

Crown Bays Road

CO40LN

St Clement Road

CO40YP

Bullace Close

CO43BX

Harwich Road

CO40DB

Goring Road

CO40NP

St Columb Court

CO40BJ

Dilbridge Road West

CO40NS

Wilmington Road

CO40QL

Mayfield Close

CO40JT

St Johns Road

CO40DJ

The Causeway

CO40LG

St Lawrence Road

CO43EF

Elwes Close

CO43YN

Roach Vale

CO40PY

St Dominic Road

CO43YW

Orwell Close

CO40EA

Compton Road

CO40LR

St Cyrus Road

CO40NN

Braemore Close

CO40LJ

St Austell Road

CO40DP

Barnardiston Road

CO40HX

Bullock Wood Close

CO40EJ

Ipswich Road

CO40BY

Alderton Road

CO43HT

Parsons Heath

CO40LZ

St Lukes Close

CO40PP

St Jude Close

CO40JG

St Johns Road

CO40BZ

Goring Road

CO40NB

St Christopher Road

CO40QW

Woodview Close

CO43AX

Asbury Close

CO43JA

Woodlands

CO43DU

Hazelton Road

CO40NL

Gilderdale Close

CO40LT

St Bartholomew Close

CO40NZ

Glentress Close

CO43UX

Stour Walk

CO43UY

Blackwater Avenue

CO43EU

Churnwood Close

CO40BX

Alderton Road

CO43BT

Harwich Road

CO43EH

St Andrews Gardens

CO40BB

Little Acorns

CO40BA

King Cole Place

CO40AW

Ripple Way

CO40NW

Kildermorie Close

CO43WP

Fairfield Gardens

CO40PS

St Faith Road

CO40DD

Goring Road

CO40JW

St Johns Road

CO40JY

Broad Oaks Park

CO43DD

Harwich Road

CO40DS

Barnardiston Road

CO40NF

St Christopher Road

CO43HF

Thurlston Close

CO40HP

St Johns Close

CO43DE

Harwich Road

CO40QF

Cloverlands

Data Sources

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