Lightship Way, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO2 8FR.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Lightship Way, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 18 Nov 2022. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £174,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Lightship Way range from £160,000 to £200,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on Lightship Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lightship Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 6 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 5 | £174,000 | 18 Nov 2022 |
Sold prices on Lightship Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Lightship Way CO2 8FR | 5 Feb 2025 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Lightship Way CO2 8FR | 18 Nov 2022 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Lightship Way CO2 8FR | 16 Nov 2022 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Lightship Way CO2 8FR | 14 Jan 2019 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Lightship Way CO2 8FR | 10 Feb 2017 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Lightship Way CO2 8FR | 29 Sep 2016 | £160,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Lightship Way | £160,000 (Feb 2017) → £175,000 (Jan 2019) | +9% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Lightship Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Unity Primary Academy 432 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Old Heath Community Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery 156 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hazelmere Junior School 229 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St. George's School 609 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Colchester Academy 879 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 209 pupils | Primary Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding 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
- Hythe (Essex) station 0.4 mi · 9 min walk
- Colchester Town station 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
- Wivenhoe station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- University Quays (SW-bound, Lightship Way) 3 min walk
- Albany Gardens (adj, Haven Rd) 3 min walk
- Albany Gardens (opp, Haven Rd) 3 min walk
- Mascot Square (adj, Elmstead Rd) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.2 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.2 mi - Abbey Field Medical Centre
Ypres Road, Colchester · 1.4 mi - Beacon House Ministries
24 Crouch Street, Colchester · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - University Of Essex - The Mini Store · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Tesco Colchester Superstore · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Old Heath Foodstore · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Essex University · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Welpharm Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- The Hythe Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Wimpole Road (dental Surgery) · 0.8 mi
- Dentoworld · 1.1 mi
- Bromley Road Dental Surgery · 1.2 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 6 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 12.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 72.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 728 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 5.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 93.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 1.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,043 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 Lightship Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.5% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 20.5% | 5.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 17.7% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.7% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 5.7% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.5% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 49.5% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 42.8% | 19.5% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.7% | 32.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.7% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 3.9% | 10.3% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.2% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 53% | 18.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.7% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 9.5% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.8% | 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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Estate agents near Lightship Way
- DMG Residential Sales and Lettings 0.3 mi
- Sapphire Property Management 0.5 mi
- Hardings 0.9 mi
- Premier International Estates 1.3 mi
- Belvoir 1.4 mi
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