Plover Road, Stanway, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO3 8AF, CO3 8DH.
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At a glance
41 property sales on Plover Road, Stanway, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £447,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £365,817. Average sale prices rose from £272,500 in 2016 to £447,500 in 2026 (+64%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 25% above the Colchester average of £356,821 over the same period. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 10 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 73% detached, 15% semi-detached, 12% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Plover Road range from £250,000 to £520,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 573 streets in Colchester with at least two sales in the last year, Plover Road ranks 97th for average price.
House prices on Plover Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 42 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £365,817 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £290,800 | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Terraced | 5 | £358,990 | 23 Sep 2024 |
Sold prices on Plover Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 3 Mar 2026 | £520,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 23 Jan 2026 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 53, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 9 Jun 2025 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 22 Apr 2025 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12 Bird Walk, Plover Road CO3 8DH | 23 Sep 2024 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13 Bird Walk, Plover Road CO3 8DH | 22 Aug 2024 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 24 May 2024 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 10 Nov 2023 | £368,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14 Bird Walk, Plover Road CO3 8DH | 10 Aug 2023 | £380,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 2 Dec 2022 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 29 Jan 2021 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 4 Dec 2020 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 35, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 4 Dec 2020 | £445,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 7 Apr 2020 | £343,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 6 Sep 2019 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12 Bird Walk, Plover Road CO3 8DH | 31 May 2019 | £339,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 14 Bird Walk, Plover Road CO3 8DH | 31 May 2019 | £330,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 4, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 7 Dec 2018 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 16 Nov 2018 | £459,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 45, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 19 Sep 2018 | £454,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 7 Sep 2018 | £409,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 49, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 31 Jul 2018 | £354,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 47, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 30 Jul 2018 | £359,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 26 Jul 2018 | £409,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 51, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 29 Jun 2018 | £289,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 53, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 29 Jun 2018 | £289,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 28 Jun 2018 | £449,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 27 Jun 2018 | £279,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 26 Jun 2018 | £284,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 43, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 20 Jun 2018 | £469,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 25 Jan 2018 | £279,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 21 Dec 2017 | £275,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 20 Oct 2017 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 35, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 23 Jun 2017 | £415,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 12 Jun 2017 | £429,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 39, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 9 Jun 2017 | £429,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 30 Sep 2016 | £325,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 11 Mar 2016 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 22 Feb 2016 | £255,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 8 Feb 2016 | £265,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 21 Jan 2016 | £250,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Plover Road CO3 8AF | 5 Jan 2016 | £275,000 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43, Plover Road | £469,950 (Jun 2018) → £520,000 (Mar 2026) | +11% over 8 yrs |
| 4, Plover Road | £325,000 (Dec 2018) → £375,000 (Jan 2026) | +15% over 7 yrs |
| 53, Plover Road | £289,950 (Jun 2018) → £345,000 (Jun 2025) | +19% over 7 yrs |
| 15, Plover Road | £325,000 (Sep 2016) → £310,000 (Jan 2021) → £375,000 (Apr 2025) | +15% over 9 yrs |
| 12 Bird Walk, Plover Road | £339,950 (May 2019) → £370,000 (Sep 2024) | +9% over 5 yrs |
| 30, Plover Road | £409,950 (Sep 2018) → £490,000 (May 2024) | +20% over 6 yrs |
| 14 Bird Walk, Plover Road | £330,000 (May 2019) → £380,000 (Aug 2023) | +15% over 4 yrs |
| 29, Plover Road | £265,000 (Mar 2016) → £375,000 (Dec 2022) | +42% over 7 yrs |
| 35, Plover Road | £415,000 (Jun 2017) → £445,000 (Dec 2020) | +7% over 3 yrs |
| 13, Plover Road | £275,000 (Dec 2017) → £280,000 (Sep 2019) → £343,000 (Apr 2020) | +25% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Plover Road
Crime
111 crimes were reported within about a mile of Plover Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Plover Road is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood 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 Plover Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakelands Primary School 340 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Stanway School 1,396 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Stanway Primary School 390 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Stanway Fiveways Primary School 473 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lexden Springs School 301 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 3–19 | Inadequate Report | 0.6 mi |
| Doucecroft School 83 pupils | Other independent special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 252 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 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
- Marks Tey station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
- Colchester station 3.0 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
- Colchester Town station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wagtail Mews (adj, Plover Rd) 1 min walk
- Wagtail Mews (opp, Plover Rd) 1 min walk
- Church Ln (E-bound, Church Lane) 1 min walk
- Church Ln (W-bound, Church Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Tollgate Health Centre
145 London Road, Stanway, Colchester · 0.4 mi - Winstree Medical Practice
84 Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester · 0.6 mi - Ambrose Avenue Group Practice
76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester · 1.4 mi - Creffield Medical Group
Creffield Medical Centre, 15 Cavalry Road, Colchester · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Colchester · 0.2 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Stanway · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Colchester Stanway Villa · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Stane Retail Park · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Ambrose Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
- Prettygate Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- The Zen Dental Clinic · 0.4 mi
- Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic · 0.9 mi
- 118 Straight Road [dental Practice] · 1.1 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 980 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 28.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 3.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,686 |
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 Plover Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 87% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.9% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 15% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.8% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22.6% | 19.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.8% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.7% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.6% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 46.2% | 29.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.2% | 42.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.5% | 10.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.1% | 18.2% |
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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