Axial Way, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO4 5XD, CO4 5XB.
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At a glance
0 property sales on Axial Way, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. 25% of homes sold here were freehold and 75% leasehold.
House prices on Axial Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Axial Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO4 house prices.
Tenure: 25% freehold and 75% leasehold across 4 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Sold prices on Axial Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Governor, Axial Way | 28 May 2021 | £900 | Other | Leasehold |
| Lancaster Toyota, Axial Way CO4 5XD | 8 Aug 2019 | £29,583,337 | Other | Leasehold |
| Lancaster Toyota, Axial Way CO4 5XD | 7 Dec 2018 | £4,225,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Lookers Land Rover, Axial Way CO4 5XB | 30 Sep 2016 | £1,400,000 | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Toyota, Axial Way | £4,225,000 (Dec 2018) → £29,583,337 (Aug 2019) | +600% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Axial Way
Crime
162 crimes were reported within about a mile of Axial Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 72 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Axial Way is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- The River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester Flood 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 Axial Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camulos Academy 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The St Aubyn Centre Education Department 6 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 13–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Gilberd School 1,588 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Trinity School 780 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Myland Community Primary School 307 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Highwoods Community Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Queen Boudica Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 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 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Colchester Town station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Axial Way West (Stop 2, Axial Way) 1 min walk
- Axial Way West (Stop 1, Axial Way) 1 min walk
- United Way (adj, Via Urbis Romanae) 3 min walk
- United Way (opp, Via Urbis Romanae) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Mill Road Surgery
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester · 0.9 mi - Highwoods Surgery
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester · 1.0 mi - Turner Road Surgery
The Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester · 1.2 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 2.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Colchester Connect BP · 0.4 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Colchester - Via Urbis Romanae Local · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Mile End Foodstore · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Chesterwell · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Nayland Road Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Colchester Orthodontic Centre · 0.7 mi
- Hello Dental · 0.8 mi
- 61 Mill Road [dental Practice] · 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 7 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 600 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 26.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,669 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 0% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 Axial Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.5% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 11.4% | 5.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.3% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 20.9% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 43.6% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.8% | 19.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.5% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.6% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.7% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 6% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.5% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.7% | 29.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.9% | 18.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.9% | 10.4% |
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 Axial Way
- Lighters 1.1 mi
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- William H Brown 1.8 mi
- Onsite Lettings & Management 2.0 mi
- Spicerhaart 2.1 mi
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