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Maritime Approach, Rowhedge, Colchester

MyStreetCheck free street report: Maritime Approach, Rowhedge, Colchester · 31 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/colchester-essex/maritime-approach/

House prices, sold prices and local information for CO5 7BA.

Average price (last 12 months)
£346,250
2 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£302,334
49 sales
Price range
£133k – £430k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
27 Mar 2026
CO5 7BA

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At a glance

House prices£346k average3% below the Colchester average CrimeAbout averageLower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 7 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskNear a flood alert areaLower risk than a warning area Nearest station6 min walkWivenhoe station Schools2 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold86% freeholdAcross 51 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

49 property sales on Maritime Approach, Rowhedge, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £346,250. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £322,258. That is 3% below the Colchester average of £356,821 over the same period. 18 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 17 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 43% terraced, 31% semi-detached, 14% detached. Recorded sale prices on Maritime Approach range from £133,000 to £430,000. 86% of homes sold here were freehold and 14% leasehold. Of 573 streets in Colchester with at least two sales in the last year, Maritime Approach ranks 249th for average price.

House prices on Maritime Approach compared

Maritime Approach£346,250
CO5 postcode area£417,336
Colchester£356,821
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO5 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £248,995 (9 sales)2016£249k2017: £307,662 (9 sales)2017£308k2018: £293,197 (5 sales)2018£293k2019: £290,097 (10 sales)2019£290k2021: £283,125 (4 sales)2021£283k2022: £348,333 (3 sales)2022£348k2023: £430,000 (1 sales)2023£430k2024: £359,500 (5 sales)2024£360k2025: £365,000 (2 sales)2025£365k2026: £302,500 (1 sales)2026£303k

Tenure: 86% freehold and 14% leasehold across 51 recorded sales.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Terraced21£322,25828 Nov 2025
Semi-detached15£307,83130 Sep 2024
Detached7£297,21227 Mar 2026
Flat6£224,8311 Nov 2024

Sold prices on Maritime Approach

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
12, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 15 Jul 2026£420,000 DetachedFreehold
10, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 27 Mar 2026£302,500 DetachedFreehold
31, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 28 Nov 2025£390,000 TerracedFreehold
6, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 5 Sep 2025£340,000 DetachedFreehold
14, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 1 Nov 2024£270,000 FlatLeasehold
21, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 30 Sep 2024£375,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
1, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 16 Aug 2024£420,000 TerracedFreehold
16, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 22 Apr 2024£357,500 TerracedFreehold
33, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 28 Feb 2024£375,000 TerracedFreehold
9, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 6 Apr 2023£430,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
29, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 7 Oct 2022£415,000 TerracedFreehold
23, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 13 Jun 2022£385,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
4, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 31 Mar 2022£245,000 FlatLeasehold
8, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 30 Jun 2021£270,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
10, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 11 Jun 2021£270,000 DetachedFreehold
6, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 25 Feb 2021£295,000 DetachedFreehold
5, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 18 Jan 2021£297,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
1, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 16 Dec 2019£334,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
2, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 15 Nov 2019£319,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
9, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 4 Oct 2019£340,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
12, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 31 Jul 2019£354,995 Detached New buildFreehold
14, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 31 Jul 2019£218,995 FlatLeasehold
20, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 31 Jul 2019£309,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
16, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 28 Jun 2019£302,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
18, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 28 Jun 2019£294,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
13, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 21 May 2019£133,000 TerracedFreehold
Garage, 13, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 21 May 2019£330,000 OtherLeasehold
5, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 18 Apr 2019£291,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
31, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 1 Oct 2018£332,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
35, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 1 Oct 2018£322,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
33, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 28 Sep 2018£299,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
11, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 24 Sep 2018£230,000 FlatLeasehold
3, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 26 Jun 2018£280,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
25, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 19 Dec 2017£317,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
27, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 19 Dec 2017£314,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
29, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 19 Dec 2017£329,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
21, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 30 Jun 2017£304,995 Semi-detachedFreehold
23, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 30 Jun 2017£305,995 Semi-detachedFreehold
15, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 31 Jan 2017£284,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
17, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 31 Jan 2017£286,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
19, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 31 Jan 2017£312,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
13, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 30 Jan 2017£309,995 TerracedFreehold
10, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 23 Dec 2016£232,995 Detached New buildFreehold
8, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 23 Dec 2016£242,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
6, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 22 Dec 2016£284,995 Detached New buildFreehold
9, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 5 Dec 2016£324,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
11, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 30 Nov 2016£189,995 Flat New buildLeasehold
4, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 30 Nov 2016£194,995 FlatLeasehold
7, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 29 Nov 2016£229,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
3, Maritime Approach CO5 7BA 28 Nov 2016£269,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
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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

AddressSalesChange
12, Maritime Approach £354,995 (Jul 2019) → £420,000 (Jul 2026) +18%
over 7 yrs
10, Maritime Approach £232,995 (Dec 2016) → £270,000 (Jun 2021) → £302,500 (Mar 2026) +30%
over 9 yrs
31, Maritime Approach £332,995 (Oct 2018) → £390,000 (Nov 2025) +17%
over 7 yrs
6, Maritime Approach £284,995 (Dec 2016) → £295,000 (Feb 2021) → £340,000 (Sep 2025) +19%
over 9 yrs
14, Maritime Approach £218,995 (Jul 2019) → £270,000 (Nov 2024) +23%
over 5 yrs
21, Maritime Approach £304,995 (Jun 2017) → £375,000 (Sep 2024) +23%
over 7 yrs
1, Maritime Approach £334,995 (Dec 2019) → £420,000 (Aug 2024) +25%
over 5 yrs
16, Maritime Approach £302,995 (Jun 2019) → £357,500 (Apr 2024) +18%
over 5 yrs
33, Maritime Approach £299,995 (Sep 2018) → £375,000 (Feb 2024) +25%
over 5 yrs
9, Maritime Approach £324,995 (Dec 2016) → £340,000 (Oct 2019) → £430,000 (Apr 2023) +32%
over 6 yrs
29, Maritime Approach £329,995 (Dec 2017) → £415,000 (Oct 2022) +26%
over 5 yrs
23, Maritime Approach £305,995 (Jun 2017) → £385,000 (Jun 2022) +26%
over 5 yrs
4, Maritime Approach £194,995 (Nov 2016) → £245,000 (Mar 2022) +26%
over 5 yrs
8, Maritime Approach £242,995 (Dec 2016) → £270,000 (Jun 2021) +11%
over 5 yrs
5, Maritime Approach £269,995 (Nov 2016) → £291,000 (Apr 2019) → £297,500 (Jan 2021) +10%
over 4 yrs
13, Maritime Approach £309,995 (Jan 2017) → £133,000 (May 2019) -57%
over 2 yrs
11, Maritime Approach £189,995 (Nov 2016) → £230,000 (Sep 2018) +21%
over 2 yrs
3, Maritime Approach £269,995 (Nov 2016) → £280,000 (Jun 2018) +4%
over 2 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Maritime Approach

Crime

36 crimes were reported within about a mile of Maritime Approach in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence & sexual offences5
Other theft2
Public order2
Other crime2

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Maritime Approach is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:

  • The tidal River Colne upstream of the Colne Barrier Flood alert area
  • The Essex coast at West Mersea, including The Strood and surrounding marshland 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 Maritime Approach

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge 223 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Report 0.5 mi
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 96 pupils Primary Church of England 5–11 Good Report 0.6 mi
Millfields Primary School 217 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.9 mi
Broomgrove Infant School 158 pupils Primary 4–7 Good Report 1.1 mi
Broomgrove Junior School 212 pupils Primary 7–11 Report 1.1 mi
Old Heath Community Primary School 209 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 1.6 mi
Cherry Tree Academy 180 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 1.8 mi
Alresford Primary School 216 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 2.1 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 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
  • Alresford (Essex) station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
  • Hythe (Essex) station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Railway Station (o/s, Station Rd) 6 min walk
  • Station Road (E-bound, Station Rd) 7 min walk
  • Shipyard Corner (SW-bound, Head St) 7 min walk
  • Shipyard Corner (NE-bound, Head St) 8 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Rowhedge Surgery
    7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester · 0.4 mi
  • Wivenhoe Surgery
    Wivenhoe Medical Centre, Phillip Road, Colchester · 0.5 mi
  • Abbey Field Medical Centre
    Ypres Road, Colchester · 2.8 mi
  • East Hill Surgery
    78 East Hill, Colchester · 3.1 mi

Supermarkets

  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Rowhedge Foodstore · 0.3 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Wivenhoe Foodstore · 0.6 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op University of Essex · 1.6 mi
  • Spar Spar - Essex University · 1.7 mi

Pharmacies

  • Boots · 1.2 mi
  • Mersea Road Pharmacy · 2.0 mi
  • Welpharm Pharmacy · 2.2 mi

Dentists

  • Dental Distinction · 0.4 mi
  • Wivenhoe Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
  • Mersea Road Dental Surgery · 2.0 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

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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.

Income7 of 10
Employment7 of 10
Education and skills8 of 10
Health and disability7 of 10
Crime6 of 10
Access to housing and services2 of 10
Living environment7 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned75.1%62.5%
Private rented17.5%20.3%
Social rented7.5%17.1%
Households951

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1517.3%17.4%
Aged 15–6465.9%64.1%
Aged 65+16.9%18.6%
Residents2,139

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks84%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network99%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks99%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks86%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 Maritime Approach

Ethnic group

HereColchester
White92%87%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups3.5%2.9%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh2%5.1%
Other ethnic group1.3%1.5%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African1.2%3.5%

Religion

HereColchester
No religion49.7%44.3%
Christian42.3%44.4%
Not answered5.5%6.2%
Muslim1.1%2.1%
Hindu0.7%1.3%
Buddhist0.3%0.7%
Other religion0.3%0.6%
Jewish0%0.2%

Country of birth

HereColchester
Born in the UK92.7%85.5%
Born outside the UK7.3%14.5%

Highest qualification

HereColchester
Level 4 qualifications and above35.7%32.2%
Level 3 qualifications18.2%19.5%
Level 2 qualifications15.8%14.8%
No qualifications11.7%15.4%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications9.7%10.3%
Apprenticeship6%5.2%
Other qualifications2.9%2.6%

General health

HereColchester
Very good health49.4%49.2%
Good health34.9%34.7%
Fair health11.9%11.9%
Bad health3%3.3%
Very bad health0.7%0.9%

Cars or vans per household

HereColchester
1 car or van in household42%42.3%
2 cars or vans in household38%29.1%
No cars or vans in household10.9%18.2%
3 or more cars or vans in household9%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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  • Sapphire Property Management 1.8 mi
  • DMG Residential Sales and Lettings 2.3 mi
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