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Wivenhoe & University

About

The Wivenhoe & University area in Colchester is a mix of academic and residential life, centered around the University of Essex. The campus features modern architecture, green spaces, and facilities like the Lakeside Theatre and the Edge sports center. The area attracts students and academics, creating a lively atmosphere during term time.

Adjacent to the university, Wivenhoe is a quieter riverside village with a historic charm. It has independent shops, pubs, and a scenic waterfront along the River Colne. The area benefits from good transport links, with regular buses to Colchester town center and a train station connecting to London. The blend of university energy and village tranquility makes it a distinctive part of Colchester.

Area overview

On average Wivenhoe & University has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wivenhoe & University is £46,300 per year. There are 4 schools in Wivenhoe & University: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Wivenhoe & University

CO79AW

Parkwood Avenue

CO79BX

Anchor Hill

CO79DQ

St John's Road

CO79DW

Dry Dock

CO79FN

Nelson Close

CO79HE

Almond Close

CO79JN

Valley Road

CO79LW

Littlefield

CO79LX

Rebow Road

CO79PQ

Croquet Gardens

CO79ET

Heath Road

CO79HL

Paddock Way

CO79JA

Elizabeth Way

CO79JG

Robert Way

CO79PL

Victoria Close

CO79PX

Heath Road

CO79QL

Wivenhoe & University

CO79LT

Park Road

CO79AN

Parkwood Avenue

CO79BU

The Quay

CO79DH

West Street

CO79HZ

Feedhams Close

CO79QJ

Wivenhoe & University

CO79QZ

Chaney Road

CO79SQ

Dixon Way

CO79BY

The Quay

CO79AH

De Vere Lane

CO79DB

The Folly

CO79JT

Ballast Quay Road

CO79LA

Keelars Lane

CO79QD

Spring Lane

CO79AP

Beech Avenue

CO79FH

St John's Road

CO79HJ

Ash Grove

CO79QU

Broome Grove

CO79BH

Quay Street

CO79DL

Alma Street

CO79HH

Field Way

CO79JF

Kings Mews

CO79PA

Rosabelle Avenue

CO79PP

Wivenhoe & University

CO79RW

Sainty Close

CO43ZL

Nesfield Road

CO79AZ

Chapel Road

CO79DN

Alma Street

CO79ES

Rectory Road

CO79FL

Palmer Gardens

CO79HT

Boundary Road

CO79NE

Park Road

CO79RU

Buddleia Court

CO79BT

The Quay

CO79DF

Bath Street

CO79EN

Stanley Road

CO79GU

Wivenhoe & University

CO79HG

Field Way

CO79PU

Heath Road

CO79QW

Wivenhoe & University

CO79RQ

Milford Close

CO79DX

Chapel Road

CO79EZ

Leys Road

CO79HF

Henrietta Close

CO79JL

Paget Road

CO79PY

Cracknell Close

CO79QS

Vanessa Drive

CO79RT

Sonell Court

CO79SD

Caroline Close

CO79TE

Dry Dock

CO79DP

Anglesea Road

CO79FP

Brightlingsea Road

CO79JP

Queen's Road

CO79PH

Rosabelle Avenue

CO79RZ

Endean Court

CO79SS

Belle Vue Road

CO79BN

East Street

CO43ZQ

Boundary Road

CO79DD

Bath Street

CO79EX

Leys Road

CO79JE

Broadfields

CO79QH

Wivenhoe & University

CO79RB

Amberley Close

CO79RH

Conway Close

CO79SR

Croquet Gardens

CO79TA

Wivenhoe & University

CO79AR

Beech Avenue

CO79AU

Belle Vue Road

CO79LB

Bowes Road

CO79LL

Harvey Road

CO79NT

Castleward Close

CO79QQ

Wivenhoe & University

CO79RA

Tenpenny Hill

CO79WS

Cooks Crescent

CO43ZH

Annan Road

CO79AL

Rosabelle Avenue

CO79BB

Wivenhoe & University

CO79BS

Black Buoy Hill

CO79GS

Wivenhoe & University

CO79JJ

Park Road

CO79LD

Belle Vue Road

CO79LJ

Ernest Road

CO79NU

Castleward Close