Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO4 3QD, CO4 3QH, CO4 3QB.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 2 May 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £167,000. Average sale prices rose from £114,998 in 2016 to £175,000 in 2023 (+52%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 60% terraced, 30% flat, 10% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Blackthorn Avenue range from £106,250 to £215,000. 70% of homes sold here were freehold and 30% leasehold.
House prices on Blackthorn Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Blackthorn Avenue 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: 70% freehold and 30% leasehold across 10 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £167,000 | 2 May 2023 |
| Flat | 3 | £117,082 | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £150,000 | 17 Oct 2019 |
Sold prices on Blackthorn Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Blackthorn Avenue CO4 3QD | 2 May 2023 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Wisteria Court, Blackthorn Avenue CO4 3QH | 9 Jan 2023 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Blackthorn Avenue CO4 3QD | 16 Nov 2021 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Blackthorn Avenue CO4 3QD | 7 May 2020 | £162,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Blackthorn Avenue CO4 3QD | 17 Oct 2019 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Blackthorn Avenue CO4 3QD | 17 May 2019 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Syringa Court, Blackthorn Avenue CO4 3QB | 11 Jan 2019 | £106,250 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Blackthorn Avenue CO4 3QD | 17 Nov 2017 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Wisteria Court, Blackthorn Avenue CO4 3QH | 16 Jun 2016 | £109,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Blackthorn Avenue CO4 3QD | 29 Jan 2016 | £120,000 | Terraced | 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, Blackthorn Avenue | £180,000 (May 2019) → £162,000 (May 2020) | -10% over under a year |
| 8, Blackthorn Avenue | £120,000 (Jan 2016) → £150,000 (Nov 2017) | +25% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Blackthorn Avenue
Crime
316 crimes were reported within about a mile of Blackthorn Avenue 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 | 131 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 23 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Other theft | 15 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Blackthorn Avenue 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 Blackthorn Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Primary Academy 432 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery 156 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hazelmere Junior School 229 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Colchester Academy 879 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Roach Vale Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery 186 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 197 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Friars Grove Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 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
- Hythe (Essex) station 0.4 mi · 9 min walk
- Colchester Town station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Colchester station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- St Andrew's School (opp, Hickory Ave) 1 min walk
- Berberis Walk (NE-bound, Hawthorn Ave) 1 min walk
- St Andrew's School (o/s, Hickory Ave) 1 min walk
- Berberis Walk (S-bound, Hawthorn Ave) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.1 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.1 mi - Highwoods Surgery
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester · 1.6 mi - Beacon House Ministries
24 Crouch Street, Colchester · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Greenstead Foodstore · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Tesco Colchester Superstore · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Harwich Road Foodstore · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Colchester Bromley Rd Express · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.1 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Welpharm Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Bromley Road Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Dentoworld · 1.1 mi
- Wimpole Road (dental Surgery) · 1.1 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 31.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 45.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 599 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,464 |
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 Blackthorn Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.2% | 87% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.1% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.9% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.9% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 25.9% | 19.5% |
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 15.4% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 16.2% | 32.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.9% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 38.7% | 18.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.4% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.8% | 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 Blackthorn Avenue
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- William H Brown 0.9 mi
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- Premier International Estates 1.3 mi
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