Battalion Walk, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO2 7GS.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Battalion Walk, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £348,750. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £288,250. Average sale prices rose from £268,663 in 2016 to £348,750 in 2026 (+30%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 71% terraced, 21% detached, 7% flat. Recorded sale prices on Battalion Walk range from £220,000 to £465,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 573 streets in Colchester with at least two sales in the last year, Battalion Walk ranks 239th for average price.
House prices on Battalion Walk compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £288,250 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Detached | 3 | £378,665 | 23 May 2024 |
| Flat | 1 | £240,000 | 27 Mar 2024 |
Sold prices on Battalion Walk
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 30 Mar 2026 | £272,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 23 Feb 2026 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 17 Dec 2024 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 23 May 2024 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 27 Mar 2024 | £240,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 9, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 31 Jul 2023 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 21 Jul 2023 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 18 Jan 2022 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 16 Jul 2021 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 2 Sep 2019 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 28 Sep 2018 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 30 Aug 2018 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 7 Oct 2016 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 6 May 2016 | £300,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Battalion Walk CO2 7GS | 15 Jan 2016 | £284,995 | Terraced New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Battalion Walk | £265,000 (Jan 2022) → £272,500 (Mar 2026) | +3% over 4 yrs |
| 28, Battalion Walk | £284,995 (Jan 2016) → £425,000 (Feb 2026) | +49% over 10 yrs |
| 10, Battalion Walk | £220,000 (Oct 2016) → £240,000 (Jul 2021) → £270,000 (Dec 2024) | +23% over 8 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Battalion Walk
Crime
589 crimes were reported within about a mile of Battalion Walk in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 246 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 |
| Public order | 55 |
| Shoplifting | 54 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 41 |
| Other theft | 39 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Battalion Walk is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The tidal River Colne upstream of the Colne Barrier Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries 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 Battalion Walk
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George's School 609 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St John's Green Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 209 pupils | Primary Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School 438 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kendall Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Colchester Prep & High School 280 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester | 16 plus | 16–99 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hamilton Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 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 Town station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Colchester station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Eagle Dr (opp, Roberts Rd) 2 min walk
- Napier Road (opp, Mersea Rd) 2 min walk
- Eagle Dr (adj, Roberts Rd) 2 min walk
- Plum Hall (opp, Mersea Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Abbey Field Medical Centre
Ypres Road, Colchester · 0.5 mi - Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 0.5 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 0.5 mi - Creffield Medical Group
Creffield Medical Centre, 15 Cavalry Road, Colchester · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Mersea Road Foodstore · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Colchester · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Colchester Magdalen Express · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wimpole Road Foodstore · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Queen Street Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Colchester City Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Wimpole Road (dental Surgery) · 0.3 mi
- Dental Care · 0.4 mi
- Dental Smiles Flagstaff · 0.4 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 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 36.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 50.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 592 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 74.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,309 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 Battalion Walk
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.3% | 5.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.2% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 27.4% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.7% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.8% | 19.5% |
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 15.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.9% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.5% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 34.2% | 18.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 15.9% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.4% | 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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