Acorn Close, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO4 0HY.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Acorn Close, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £305,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £287,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 56% semi-detached, 33% flat, 11% detached. Recorded sale prices on Acorn Close range from £150,000 to £445,000. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Acorn Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Acorn Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 9 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £287,500 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Flat | 3 | £151,667 | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Detached | 1 | £445,000 | 16 Feb 2018 |
Sold prices on Acorn Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Acorn Close CO4 0HY | 30 Jan 2026 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23A, Acorn Close CO4 0HY | 19 Dec 2023 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21A, Acorn Close CO4 0HY | 22 Nov 2023 | £152,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Acorn Close CO4 0HY | 15 Sep 2023 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Acorn Close CO4 0HY | 5 Jun 2020 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Acorn Close CO4 0HY | 16 Feb 2018 | £445,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Acorn Close CO4 0HY | 1 Dec 2017 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Acorn Close CO4 0HY | 7 Jul 2017 | £153,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Acorn Close CO4 0HY | 17 Feb 2016 | £242,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29, Acorn Close | £242,500 (Feb 2016) → £305,000 (Jan 2026) | +26% over 10 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Acorn Close
Crime
98 crimes were reported within about a mile of Acorn Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Acorn Close is not in or near any Environment Agency flood warning or alert area.
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Acorn Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester 210 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Highwoods Community Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Gilberd School 1,588 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Friars Grove Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 197 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Roach Vale Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery 186 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Colchester station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Colchester Town station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bilsdale Close (adj, Ipswich Rd) 2 min walk
- Avellana Place (adj, Ipswich Rd) 4 min walk
- Bilsdale Close (opp, Ipswich Rd) 4 min walk
- Avellana Place (opp, Ipswich Rd) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Highwoods Surgery
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester · 0.5 mi - Turner Road Surgery
The Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester · 1.2 mi - Mill Road Surgery
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester · 1.5 mi - Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Colchester Eastwood BP · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Colchester Extra · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Colchester St Johns Express · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Colchester Bromley Rd Express · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Country Park Dental Practice Ltd · 0.5 mi
- Bupa Dental Care · 0.6 mi
- Hello Dental · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 912 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,313 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 96% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 96% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 96% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 92% |
Share of homes across Colchester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Acorn Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.2% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.7% | 44.4% |
| No religion | 38.4% | 44.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.3% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.3% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.4% | 19.5% |
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 15.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.8% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.6% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.3% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.3% | 10.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.9% | 18.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Colchester.
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Estate agents near Acorn Close
- Lighters 0.5 mi
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- Hardings 1.6 mi
- David Martin 1.7 mi
- Onsite Lettings & Management 1.9 mi
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| Street | Average price | Cheaper by | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
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