Observer Way, Kelvedon, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO5 9NZ.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Observer Way, Kelvedon, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 3 Mar 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £386,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% semi-detached, 17% detached, 17% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Observer Way range from £245,000 to £450,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Observer Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Observer Way 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £386,000 | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Detached | 1 | £385,000 | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Terraced | 1 | £360,000 | 14 May 2021 |
Sold prices on Observer Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Observer Way CO5 9NZ | 3 Mar 2023 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Observer Way CO5 9NZ | 27 Feb 2023 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Observer Way CO5 9NZ | 14 May 2021 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Observer Way CO5 9NZ | 6 Oct 2020 | £429,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Observer Way CO5 9NZ | 16 Jan 2020 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Observer Way CO5 9NZ | 26 Jul 2019 | £385,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Observer Way | £245,000 (Jan 2020) → £429,000 (Oct 2020) | +75% over under a year |
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Schools near Observer Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy 464 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Feering Church of England Primary School 147 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Rivenhall Church of England Primary School 128 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Baynards Primary School 98 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Thurstable School 932 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.7 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
- Kelvedon station 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Witham (Essex) station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
- Marks Tey station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Railway Station (NW entrance, Kings Meadow Court) 5 min walk
- Railway Station (SE entrance, Station Rd) 5 min walk
- The Railway Tavern (opp, High St) 8 min walk
- Trews Gardens (opp, High St) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kelvedon & Feering Health Centre
46 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester · 0.7 mi - The Coggeshall Surgery
Stoneham St, Coggeshall, Colchester · 2.1 mi - Tiptree Medical Centre
Church Road, Tiptree, Colchester · 3.2 mi - Collingwood Road Surgery
40 Collingwood Road, Witham · 3.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Kelvedon Foodstore · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Coggeshall Supermar · 1.9 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Colchester Coggeshall · 2.0 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Tiptree Supermarket · 2.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- Mid Essex Dental Care · 0.4 mi
- Kelvedon Dental Centre · 0.5 mi
- The Yorkshire Grey · 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 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 | 54.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 33.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 697 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,625 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 96% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 96% | 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 | 81% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Braintree 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 Observer Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 94.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 1.2% |
Religion
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.5% | 47.1% |
| No religion | 42.7% | 45% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 92.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.8% | 7.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.9% | 25.8% |
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 18.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.8% | 16.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 47.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.6% | 38.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27% | 33.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.7% | 13.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.8% | 14.6% |
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 Braintree.
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