Lime Avenue, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO4 3NN, CO4 3NL, CO4 3NP.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Lime Avenue, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Mar 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £183,333. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 60% semi-detached, 20% terraced, 20% flat. Recorded sale prices on Lime Avenue range from £140,000 to £235,000. 57% of homes sold here were freehold and 43% leasehold.
House prices on Lime Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lime Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 57% freehold and 43% leasehold across 7 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £183,333 | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Terraced | 1 | £209,000 | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Flat | 1 | £175,000 | 15 Mar 2024 |
Sold prices on Lime Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Lime Avenue CO4 3NN | 15 Mar 2024 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Lime Avenue CO4 3NN | 3 Mar 2023 | £258,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Lime Avenue CO4 3NN | 16 Sep 2021 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 38, Lime Avenue CO4 3NL | 23 Sep 2019 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Lime Avenue CO4 3NL | 12 Oct 2018 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Lime Avenue CO4 3NP | 29 Jun 2018 | £209,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Lime Avenue CO4 3NN | 22 Jul 2016 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Lime Avenue | £140,000 (Jul 2016) → £175,000 (Sep 2021) | +25% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lime Avenue
Crime
294 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lime Avenue 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 | 123 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Other theft | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lime Avenue is not in or near any Environment Agency flood warning or 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 Lime Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelmere Junior School 229 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery 156 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Colchester Academy 879 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 197 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery 186 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Unity Primary Academy 432 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Roach Vale Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Friars Grove Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 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 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- Colchester Town station 1.3 mi · 27 min walk
- Colchester station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hazelton Road (opp, Harwich Rd) 2 min walk
- Azalea Court (o/s, Hickory Ave) 3 min walk
- Hazelton Road (adj, Harwich Rd) 3 min walk
- Alyssum Walk (opp, Hickory Ave) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.1 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.1 mi - Highwoods Surgery
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester · 1.3 mi - Turner Road Surgery
The Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Greenstead Foodstore · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Harwich Road Foodstore · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Colchester Bromley Rd Express · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Colchester St Johns Express · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Bromley Road Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Bupa Dental Care · 0.8 mi
- Dentoworld · 1.0 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 43.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 39.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 716 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,724 |
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 Lime Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.1% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.1% | 5.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.1% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.1% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 18% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 15.4% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 17.4% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.3% | 19.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.8% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.5% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 35.1% | 18.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 15.5% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.9% | 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 Lime Avenue
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- Lighters 1.3 mi
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