Colchester Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO7 9EU, CO7 9HS, CO7 9HT.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Colchester Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 12 Jun 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £507,000. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 42% detached, 42% semi-detached, 17% flat. Recorded sale prices on Colchester Road range from £145,000 to £730,000. 81% of homes sold here were freehold and 19% leasehold.
House prices on Colchester Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Colchester Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 81% freehold and 19% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £507,000 | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £318,600 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Flat | 2 | £155,000 | 23 Nov 2018 |
Sold prices on Colchester Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Colchester Road CO7 9HT | 12 Jun 2025 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Osterley, Colchester Road CO7 9EU | 22 Nov 2024 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Anchorage, Colchester Road CO7 9ET | 4 Feb 2022 | £388,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Flag Inn, Colchester Road CO7 9HS | 14 Jan 2022 | £200,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Cartref, Colchester Road CO7 9EU | 28 Sep 2021 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Cross Farm, Colchester Road CO7 9EU | 17 Aug 2021 | £730,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 15, Barley Court, Colchester Road CO7 9HS | 28 Jun 2021 | £168,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Heathfield, Colchester Road CO7 9ET | 18 Jun 2021 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Shanklyn, Colchester Road CO7 9ET | 8 Jun 2021 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Redstone, Colchester Road CO7 9EU | 29 Jan 2021 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Colchester Road CO7 9HT | 18 Apr 2019 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Flag Inn, Colchester Road CO7 9HS | 21 Jan 2019 | £325,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 15, Barley Court, Colchester Road CO7 9HS | 23 Nov 2018 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Barley Court, Colchester Road CO7 9HS | 15 Mar 2017 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Vine Farm House, Colchester Road CO7 9EU | 2 Dec 2016 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Colchester Road CO7 9HT | 10 May 2016 | £230,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Flag Inn, Colchester Road | £325,000 (Jan 2019) → £200,000 (Jan 2022) | -38% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 15, Barley Court, Colchester Road | £165,000 (Nov 2018) → £168,000 (Jun 2021) | +2% over 3 yrs |
| 12, Colchester Road | £230,000 (May 2016) → £300,000 (Apr 2019) | +30% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Colchester Road
Crime
37 crimes were reported within about a mile of Colchester Road 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).
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Colchester Road 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 Colchester Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomgrove Infant School 158 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Broomgrove Junior School 212 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Millfields Primary School 217 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge 223 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Old Heath Community Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Elmstead Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Market Field School and College 519 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Unity Primary Academy 432 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 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
- Wivenhoe station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Alresford (Essex) station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Flag (o/s, Colchester Rd) 5 min walk
- The Flag (opp, Colchester Rd) 6 min walk
- Heath Road (opp, Colchester Rd) 8 min walk
- Wivenhoe Park (opp, Colchester Rd) 10 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wivenhoe Surgery
Wivenhoe Medical Centre, Phillip Road, Colchester · 1.2 mi - Rowhedge Surgery
7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester · 1.2 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 2.5 mi - Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op University of Essex · 0.7 mi
- Spar Spar - Essex University · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wivenhoe Foodstore · 0.9 mi
- Spar Spar - University Of Essex - The Mini Store · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Welpharm Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
- The Hythe Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Wivenhoe Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
- Dental Distinction · 1.1 mi
- Bromley Road Dental Surgery · 1.9 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 411 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 7.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 83.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,399 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 89% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 89% | 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 Colchester Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 87% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 11.1% | 5.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 28.8% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 52.1% | 19.5% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.6% | 32.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.9% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.4% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.3% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.9% | 10.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.4% | 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 Colchester Road
- Elms Price & Co 1.2 mi
- Sapphire Property Management 1.5 mi
- DMG Residential Sales and Lettings 1.6 mi
- Hardings 2.1 mi
- William H Brown 2.5 mi
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