Greenstead Road, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO1 2SQ, CO1 2SP, CO1 2TA.
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At a glance
92 property sales on Greenstead Road, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £227,375. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £200,120. Average sale prices rose from £183,611 in 2016 to £227,375 in 2026 (+24%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 36% below the Colchester average of £356,821 over the same period. 25 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 21 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 54% terraced, 26% semi-detached, 15% flat. Recorded sale prices on Greenstead Road range from £87,000 to £400,000. 78% of homes sold here were freehold and 22% leasehold. Of 573 streets in Colchester with at least two sales in the last year, Greenstead Road ranks 486th for average price.
House prices on Greenstead Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 78% freehold and 22% leasehold across 139 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 50 | £200,120 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 24 | £226,396 | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Flat | 14 | £129,232 | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Detached | 4 | £283,000 | 22 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Greenstead Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84, Greenstead Road CO1 2SW | 14 Aug 2026 | £317,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 85, Greenstead Road CO1 2SY | 30 Apr 2026 | £237,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Greenstead Road CO1 2SZ | 15 Apr 2026 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Greenstead Road CO1 2SZ | 24 Feb 2026 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 188, Greenstead Road CO1 2SQ | 13 Feb 2026 | £192,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 218, Greenstead Road CO1 2SF | 23 Jan 2026 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Greenstead Road CO1 2TA | 23 Jan 2026 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 76, Greenstead Road CO1 2SW | 23 Jan 2026 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 22, Bentleigh Court, Greenstead Road CO1 2TL | 16 Jan 2026 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Bentleigh Court, Greenstead Road CO1 2TL | 3 Dec 2025 | £98,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 21, Bentleigh Court, Greenstead Road CO1 2TL | 2 Dec 2025 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 77, Greenstead Road CO1 2SY | 27 Oct 2025 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 154, Greenstead Road CO1 2SN | 8 Oct 2025 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 172, Greenstead Road CO1 2SQ | 7 Oct 2025 | £272,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 194, Greenstead Road CO1 2SQ | 25 Jul 2025 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Greenstead Road CO1 2SZ | 25 Jul 2025 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 136, Greenstead Road CO1 2SN | 10 Jul 2025 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 75, Greenstead Road CO1 2SY | 27 Jun 2025 | £207,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 165, Greenstead Road CO1 2SP | 8 Apr 2025 | £214,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Greenstead Road CO1 2TB | 31 Mar 2025 | £194,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Greenstead Road CO1 2SZ | 28 Mar 2025 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 132, Greenstead Road CO1 2SN | 19 Feb 2025 | £241,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 149, Greenstead Road CO1 2SP | 3 Feb 2025 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 173, Greenstead Road CO1 2SP | 28 Jan 2025 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 56, Greenstead Road CO1 2SU | 22 Nov 2024 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Greenstead Road CO1 2SZ | 27 Sep 2024 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 188, Greenstead Road CO1 2SQ | 28 Aug 2024 | £208,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 95, Greenstead Road CO1 2SY | 23 Aug 2024 | £252,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 9, Greenstead Court, Greenstead Road CO1 2SH | 10 Jun 2024 | £113,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 69, Greenstead Road CO1 2SY | 2 May 2024 | £250,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 8, Bentleigh Court, Greenstead Road CO1 2TL | 17 Nov 2023 | £154,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Greenhythe Court, Greenstead Road CO1 2SG | 17 Oct 2023 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Greenstead Road CO1 2TA | 24 Aug 2023 | £154,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 30, Bentleigh Court, Greenstead Road CO1 2TL | 28 Jul 2023 | £138,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Greenstead Road CO1 2SU | 26 Jun 2023 | £217,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Unit 3, Oyster Park, Greenstead Road CO1 2SJ | 31 May 2023 | £700,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 202, Greenstead Road CO1 2SQ | 11 May 2023 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 25, Bentleigh Court, Greenstead Road CO1 2TL | 3 Mar 2023 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 144, Greenstead Road CO1 2SN | 15 Nov 2022 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 85, Greenstead Road CO1 2SY | 14 Nov 2022 | £252,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 140, Greenstead Road CO1 2SN | 11 Nov 2022 | £232,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Greenstead Road CO1 2TA | 28 Oct 2022 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Greenhythe Court, Greenstead Road CO1 2SG | 19 Oct 2022 | £175,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Greenstead Road CO1 2TA | 14 Oct 2022 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 259, Greenstead Road CO1 2SJ | 9 Sep 2022 | £910,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 26, Bentleigh Court, Greenstead Road CO1 2TL | 12 Aug 2022 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 206, Greenstead Road CO1 2SQ | 10 Aug 2022 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Greenstead Road CO1 2TA | 7 Jul 2022 | £221,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 73, Greenstead Road CO1 2SY | 30 Jun 2022 | £203,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 160, Greenstead Road CO1 2SN | 28 Jun 2022 | £287,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 85, Greenstead Road | £181,000 (Dec 2018) → £252,000 (Nov 2022) → £237,500 (Apr 2026) | +31% over 7 yrs |
| 31, Greenstead Road | £140,000 (Feb 2026) → £155,000 (Apr 2026) | +11% over under a year |
| 188, Greenstead Road | £180,000 (Apr 2021) → £208,000 (Aug 2024) → £192,000 (Feb 2026) | +7% over 5 yrs |
| 24, Greenstead Road | £154,000 (Aug 2023) → £200,000 (Jan 2026) | +30% over 2 yrs |
| 194, Greenstead Road | £160,000 (Jun 2021) → £180,000 (Jul 2025) | +13% over 4 yrs |
| 40, Greenstead Road | £150,000 (Sep 2018) → £170,000 (Mar 2021) → £194,000 (Mar 2025) | +29% over 7 yrs |
| 173, Greenstead Road | £200,000 (Aug 2019) → £200,000 (Jan 2025) | +0% over 5 yrs |
| 56, Greenstead Road | £285,000 (May 2016) → £400,000 (Nov 2024) | +40% over 9 yrs |
| 5, Greenstead Road | £145,000 (May 2019) → £175,000 (Sep 2024) | +21% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 8, Bentleigh Court, Greenstead Road | £124,000 (Aug 2019) → £154,000 (Nov 2023) | +24% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 30, Bentleigh Court, Greenstead Road | £153,750 (Mar 2018) → £138,000 (Jul 2023) | -10% over 5 yrs |
| 52, Greenstead Road | £185,000 (Sep 2021) → £217,000 (Jun 2023) | +17% over 2 yrs |
| 144, Greenstead Road | £290,000 (Sep 2021) → £335,000 (Nov 2022) | +16% over 1 yr |
| 22, Greenstead Road | £205,000 (Sep 2016) → £260,000 (Oct 2022) | +27% over 6 yrs |
| 10, Greenstead Road | £148,000 (Aug 2020) → £180,000 (Oct 2022) | +22% over 2 yrs |
| 4, Greenstead Road | £165,000 (Feb 2017) → £221,500 (Jul 2022) | +34% over 5 yrs |
| 18, Greenstead Road | £141,500 (Sep 2017) → £144,000 (Nov 2021) → £168,000 (Mar 2022) | +19% over 4 yrs |
| 71, Greenstead Road | £190,000 (Jan 2019) → £210,000 (Sep 2021) | +11% over 3 yrs |
| 145, Greenstead Road | £185,500 (Jun 2016) → £207,000 (Sep 2021) | +12% over 5 yrs |
| 166, Greenstead Road | £208,500 (Mar 2016) → £295,000 (Sep 2021) | +41% over 5 yrs |
| 53, Greenstead Road | £179,995 (Jun 2016) → £195,000 (Jun 2021) | +8% over 5 yrs |
| 189, Greenstead Road | £180,000 (Sep 2017) → £175,000 (Jun 2021) | -3% over 4 yrs |
| 42, Greenstead Road | £165,000 (Apr 2016) → £173,000 (May 2021) | +5% over 5 yrs |
| 46A, Greenstead Road | £170,000 (Aug 2016) → £205,000 (Sep 2018) → £205,000 (Mar 2021) | +21% over 5 yrs |
| 150, Greenstead Road | £250,000 (Sep 2019) → £227,000 (Nov 2019) | -9% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Greenstead Road
Crime
524 crimes were reported within about a mile of Greenstead Road 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 | 221 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 42 |
| Public order | 40 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Greenstead 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 Greenstead Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Primary Academy 432 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery 186 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School 438 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hazelmere Junior School 229 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery 156 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Colchester Academy 879 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kendall Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 209 pupils | Primary Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 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 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Colchester Town station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Colchester station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Tabor Road (adj, Greenstead Rd) 1 min walk
- Tabor Road (opp, Greenstead Rd) 2 min walk
- Davey Close (opp, A134) 2 min walk
- Davey Close (adj, Greenstead Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 0.7 mi - Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 0.7 mi - Beacon House Ministries
24 Crouch Street, Colchester · 1.3 mi - Abbey Field Medical Centre
Ypres Road, Colchester · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Colchester Superstore · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Colchester St Andrews Avenue · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Harwich Road Foodstore · 0.4 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Colchester · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Fittleworth Medical Ltd · 0.3 mi
- The Hythe Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Welpharm Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Dentoworld · 0.6 mi
- Wimpole Road (dental Surgery) · 0.7 mi
- Bromley Road Dental Surgery · 0.8 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 4 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 49.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 41.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 601 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,365 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 96% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 96% | 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 Greenstead Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.4% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.4% | 44.4% |
| No religion | 43% | 44.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 23.7% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.5% | 32.2% |
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 15.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.2% | 19.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.1% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.3% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.9% | 18.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 17.6% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.2% | 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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