Braithwaite Drive, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO4 5XG.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Braithwaite Drive, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £410,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £374,143. 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 58% detached, 25% flat, 8% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Braithwaite Drive range from £143,500 to £485,000. 60% of homes sold here were freehold and 40% leasehold.
House prices on Braithwaite Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Braithwaite Drive 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: 60% freehold and 40% leasehold across 15 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £374,143 | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Flat | 3 | £168,667 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Terraced | 1 | £228,000 | 21 Jul 2016 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £317,000 | 9 Mar 2018 |
Sold prices on Braithwaite Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 10 Sep 2026 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 14 Oct 2024 | £182,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 22 Jul 2024 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 24 Nov 2023 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 5 May 2023 | £405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 34, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 7 Jan 2021 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 4 Oct 2019 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 13 Sep 2018 | £152,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 9 Mar 2018 | £317,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 23 Feb 2018 | £379,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 24 Nov 2017 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 16 Jun 2017 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 23 Jan 2017 | £161,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 32, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 22 Jul 2016 | £143,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Braithwaite Drive CO4 5XG | 21 Jul 2016 | £228,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Braithwaite Drive | £335,000 (Jun 2017) → £405,000 (May 2023) | +21% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Braithwaite Drive
Crime
374 crimes were reported within about a mile of Braithwaite Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 142 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 |
| Shoplifting | 51 |
| Other theft | 24 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 23 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Braithwaite Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Colne from Halstead to Lexden Flood warning 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 Braithwaite Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Boudica Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| North Primary School and Nursery 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Helena School 986 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Myland Community Primary School 307 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester | 16 plus | 16–99 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School 438 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Highwoods Community Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Braiswick Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 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 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Colchester Town station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Petrolea Close (adj, Turner Rd) 2 min walk
- Petrolea Close (opp, Turner Rd) 2 min walk
- Bruff Close (W-bound, Bruff Close) 2 min walk
- Bruff Close (E-bound, Bruff Close) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Turner Road Surgery
The Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester · 0.4 mi - Mill Road Surgery
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester · 0.7 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.0 mi - Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Superstore Asda Colchester Superstore · 0.1 mi
- Iceland Iceland Colchester 4 · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Braiswick Service Station · 0.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Colchester General Hospital Food To Go · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Nayland Road Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Colchester City Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Clover Dental · 0.3 mi
- Colchester Community Dental · 0.4 mi
- Elmstead Day Unit · 0.5 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 711 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,705 |
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 Braithwaite Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.7% | 2.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 18.9% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 46.4% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.3% | 19.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.9% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.9% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 53.6% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.8% | 29.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.8% | 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 Braithwaite Drive
- David Martin 0.2 mi
- Onsite Lettings & Management 0.5 mi
- Spicerhaart 0.6 mi
- Martin & Co 0.8 mi
- Beresfords 0.9 mi
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