Leys Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO7 9EX.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Leys Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £285,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £234,393. Recorded sale prices on Leys Road range from £160,000 to £295,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Leys Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Leys 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 14 | £234,393 | 26 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Leys Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 26 Mar 2026 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 22 May 2025 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 1 Jul 2024 | £262,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 11 Mar 2024 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 8 Mar 2023 | £251,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 1 Apr 2021 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 17 Jun 2020 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 1 May 2020 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 12 Dec 2019 | £221,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 21 Mar 2019 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 19 Jul 2018 | £239,999 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 13 Apr 2017 | £217,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 30 Sep 2016 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Leys Road CO7 9EX | 18 Mar 2016 | £160,000 | 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.
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Schools near Leys 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 | 0.7 mi |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge 223 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Market Field School and College 519 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Elmstead Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Old Heath Community Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 96 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.9 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 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Alresford (Essex) station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Flag (o/s, Colchester Rd) 2 min walk
- The Flag (opp, Colchester Rd) 2 min walk
- Heath Road (opp, Colchester Rd) 4 min walk
- Wivenhoe Cross (N-bound, The Avenue) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wivenhoe Surgery
Wivenhoe Medical Centre, Phillip Road, Colchester · 1.0 mi - Rowhedge Surgery
7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester · 1.2 mi - Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 2.8 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wivenhoe Foodstore · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op University of Essex · 1.0 mi
- Spar Spar - Essex University · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Rowhedge Foodstore · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.1 mi
- Welpharm Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
- The Hythe Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
Dentists
- Wivenhoe Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Dental Distinction · 1.0 mi
- Bromley Road Dental Surgery · 2.2 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 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 | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 559 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,153 |
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 Leys Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.2% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.6% | 5.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.5% | 3.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47% | 44.4% |
| No religion | 41.8% | 44.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.1% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.2% | 32.2% |
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 15.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 19.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.6% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.5% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.7% | 29.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.9% | 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 Leys Road
- Elms Price & Co 1.0 mi
- Sapphire Property Management 1.7 mi
- DMG Residential Sales and Lettings 1.9 mi
- Hardings 2.4 mi
- William H Brown 2.7 mi
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