Head Street, Rowhedge, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO5 7HL, CO5 7HN.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Head Street, Rowhedge, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 26 Jan 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £182,000. By property type, sales here have been 44% terraced, 33% semi-detached, 22% flat. Recorded sale prices on Head Street range from £115,000 to £300,000. 73% of homes sold here were freehold and 27% leasehold.
House prices on Head Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Head Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 73% freehold and 27% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £182,000 | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £275,000 | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Flat | 2 | £142,000 | 15 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on Head Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8A, Head Street CO5 7HL | 17 Oct 2024 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Head Street CO5 7HN | 26 Jan 2024 | £208,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Head Street CO5 7HN | 25 Oct 2021 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Head Street CO5 7HL | 28 Sep 2021 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Head Street CO5 7HL | 15 Sep 2021 | £169,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Head Street CO5 7HN | 18 Dec 2020 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Head Street CO5 7HN | 21 Dec 2017 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Head Street CO5 7HL | 19 Jul 2017 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Head Street CO5 7HN | 28 Nov 2016 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Head Street CO5 7HL | 21 Oct 2016 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Head Street CO5 7HL | 18 Feb 2016 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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.
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Schools near Head Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge 223 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Broomgrove Infant School 158 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Broomgrove Junior School 212 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 96 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Millfields Primary School 217 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Old Heath Community Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Cherry Tree Academy 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Kendall Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 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 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Alresford (Essex) station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Shipyard Corner (NE-bound, Head St) 1 min walk
- Shipyard Corner (SW-bound, Head St) 1 min walk
- Taylor's Road (opp, Rectory Rd) 3 min walk
- Taylor's Road (adj, Rectory Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Rowhedge Surgery
7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester · 0.1 mi - Wivenhoe Surgery
Wivenhoe Medical Centre, Phillip Road, Colchester · 0.6 mi - Abbey Field Medical Centre
Ypres Road, Colchester · 2.5 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Rowhedge Foodstore · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wivenhoe Foodstore · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op University of Essex · 1.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Essex University · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 1.1 mi
- Mersea Road Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
- Welpharm Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Distinction · 0.5 mi
- Wivenhoe Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Mersea Road Dental Surgery · 1.8 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 7 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 951 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,139 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Head Street
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Who lives around Head Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92% | 87% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.2% | 3.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.3% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.7% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.8% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38% | 29.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9% | 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 Head Street
- Elms Price & Co 0.5 mi
- Sapphire Property Management 1.4 mi
- DMG Residential Sales and Lettings 1.9 mi
- Revell Estates Ltd. 2.1 mi
- Hardings 2.5 mi
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