Derwent Road, Highwoods, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO4 9RU, CO4 9RL.
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At a glance
66 property sales on Derwent Road, Highwoods, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 5 homes sold here for an average of £297,550. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £220,400. Average sale prices rose from £221,000 in 2016 to £297,550 in 2026 (+35%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 17% below the Colchester average of £356,821 over the same period. 14 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 14 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 56% terraced, 29% semi-detached, 15% detached. Recorded sale prices on Derwent Road range from £148,000 to £320,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 573 streets in Colchester with at least two sales in the last year, Derwent Road ranks 357th for average price.
House prices on Derwent Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 72 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 37 | £220,400 | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 19 | £259,211 | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Detached | 10 | £279,125 | 11 Sep 2026 |
Sold prices on Derwent Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 11 Sep 2026 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 110, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 4 Sep 2026 | £288,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 27 Aug 2026 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 112, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 30 Jun 2026 | £304,750 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 15 May 2026 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 76, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 16 Sep 2025 | £255,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 94A, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 11 Sep 2025 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 85, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 1 Aug 2025 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 3 Jun 2025 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 4 Mar 2025 | £248,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 19 Jun 2024 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 22 Mar 2024 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 116, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 20 Feb 2024 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 92, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 30 Nov 2023 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 69B, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 24 Nov 2023 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 20 Oct 2023 | £158,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 92, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 22 Aug 2023 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 18 Aug 2023 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 10 Jul 2023 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 88, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 8 Jun 2023 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 11 Apr 2023 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 22 Mar 2023 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 81, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 1 Feb 2023 | £272,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 90, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 4 Nov 2022 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 6 Oct 2022 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 20 Sep 2022 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 84, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 22 Aug 2022 | £273,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 30 Jun 2022 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 22 Jun 2022 | £301,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 68, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 28 Apr 2022 | £177,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 22 Apr 2022 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 86, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 18 Jan 2022 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 29 Nov 2021 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 104, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 30 Sep 2021 | £233,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 31 Aug 2021 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 30 Jun 2021 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 110, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 28 May 2021 | £231,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 16 Apr 2021 | £158,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 87, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 5 Mar 2021 | £220,800 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 25 Feb 2021 | £222,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 7 Dec 2020 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 20 Nov 2020 | £192,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 49, Derwent Road CO4 9RL | 27 Oct 2020 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 102, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 12 Jun 2020 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 12 May 2020 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 7 Feb 2020 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 68, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 19 Dec 2019 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 112, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 30 Oct 2019 | £202,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 116, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 8 Aug 2019 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 124, Derwent Road CO4 9RU | 14 Jun 2019 | £296,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 110, Derwent Road | £208,000 (Jan 2017) → £231,000 (May 2021) → £288,000 (Sep 2026) | +38% over 10 yrs |
| 23, Derwent Road | £251,000 (Jul 2018) → £310,000 (Aug 2026) | +24% over 8 yrs |
| 112, Derwent Road | £202,000 (Oct 2019) → £304,750 (Jun 2026) | +51% over 7 yrs |
| 25, Derwent Road | £230,000 (Nov 2016) → £255,000 (Dec 2020) → £290,000 (May 2026) | +26% over 9 yrs |
| 76, Derwent Road | £225,000 (Mar 2018) → £255,000 (Sep 2025) | +13% over 7 yrs |
| 85, Derwent Road | £209,000 (Mar 2018) → £260,000 (Aug 2025) | +24% over 7 yrs |
| 67, Derwent Road | £250,000 (Mar 2024) → £260,000 (Jun 2025) | +4% over 1 yr |
| 116, Derwent Road | £250,000 (Aug 2019) → £320,000 (Feb 2024) | +28% over 5 yrs |
| 92, Derwent Road | £239,000 (Apr 2018) → £290,000 (Aug 2023) → £275,000 (Nov 2023) | +15% over 6 yrs |
| 55, Derwent Road | £215,000 (Dec 2016) → £245,000 (Aug 2023) | +14% over 7 yrs |
| 81, Derwent Road | £225,000 (Mar 2018) → £272,500 (Feb 2023) | +21% over 5 yrs |
| 68, Derwent Road | £155,000 (Dec 2019) → £177,000 (Apr 2022) | +14% over 2 yrs |
| 104, Derwent Road | £226,000 (Dec 2017) → £233,000 (Sep 2021) | +3% over 4 yrs |
| 87, Derwent Road | £192,000 (Apr 2018) → £220,800 (Mar 2021) | +15% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Derwent Road
Crime
144 crimes were reported within about a mile of Derwent Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Derwent Road 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 Derwent Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinkley Grove Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Gilberd School 1,588 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Highwoods Community Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester 210 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Friars Grove Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Camulos Academy 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Queen Boudica Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 197 pupils | Primary Church of England | 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 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
- Colchester Town station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Berkley Close (adj, Derwent Rd) 1 min walk
- Berkley Close (opp, Derwent Rd) 1 min walk
- Regents Close (adj, Derwent Rd) 2 min walk
- Regents Close (opp, Derwent Rd) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Highwoods Surgery
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester · 0.3 mi - Turner Road Surgery
The Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester · 1.0 mi - Mill Road Surgery
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester · 1.2 mi - Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Extra Tesco Colchester Extra · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Colchester Eastwood BP · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Colchester St Johns Express · 0.8 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Colchester - Via Urbis Romanae Local · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Country Park Dental Practice Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Bupa Dental Care · 0.6 mi
- Hello Dental · 0.6 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 42.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 31.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 702 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,431 |
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 Derwent Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.9% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 15.6% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.3% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.4% | 19.5% |
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 15.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.4% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.2% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25% | 18.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.9% | 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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