Potter Mews, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO4 5JG.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Potter Mews, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 29 Sep 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £285,500. Average sale prices fell from £286,500 in 2016 to £276,000 in 2023 (-4%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% terraced, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Potter Mews range from £235,000 to £320,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Potter Mews compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Potter Mews 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £285,500 | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £257,500 | 26 Jul 2019 |
Sold prices on Potter Mews
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 2 Feb 2024 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 29 Sep 2023 | £287,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 12 Apr 2023 | £380,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 2 Mar 2023 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 13 May 2021 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 19 Jun 2020 | £207,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 26 Jul 2019 | £238,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 6 Jul 2018 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 9 Mar 2018 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 20 Dec 2017 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 8 Jul 2016 | £277,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Potter Mews CO4 5JG | 31 Mar 2016 | £296,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Potter Mews | £320,000 (Dec 2017) → £310,000 (Mar 2018) → £360,000 (Feb 2024) | +13% over 6 yrs |
| 20, Potter Mews | £296,000 (Mar 2016) → £380,000 (Apr 2023) | +28% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Potter Mews
Crime
251 crimes were reported within about a mile of Potter Mews in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 101 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 21 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Public order | 16 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Potter Mews is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- The River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester 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 Potter Mews
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Boudica Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Myland Community Primary School 307 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| North Primary School and Nursery 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Helena School 986 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Highwoods Community Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The St Aubyn Centre Education Department 6 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 13–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Camulos Academy 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester | 16 plus | 16–99 | 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
- Colchester station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Colchester Town station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Turner Rise (opp, Turner Rd) 1 min walk
- Turner Rise (adj, Turner Rd) 1 min walk
- Primary Care Centre (N-bound, A1092) 2 min walk
- Wryneck Close (opp, Turner Rd) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Turner Road Surgery
The Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester · 0.2 mi - Mill Road Surgery
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester · 0.6 mi - Highwoods Surgery
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester · 0.9 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Superstore Asda Colchester Superstore · 0.3 mi
- Iceland Iceland Colchester 4 · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Colchester General Hospital Food To Go · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Braiswick Service Station · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Nayland Road Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Colchester Community Dental · 0.2 mi
- Elmstead Day Unit · 0.4 mi
- Clover Dental · 0.5 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 41.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 36.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 646 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 73.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 3.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,722 |
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 Potter Mews
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 19.8% | 5.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.9% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.2% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 44.4% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.1% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 35.9% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 52.4% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.2% | 19.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.6% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.3% | 10.3% |
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 15.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.6% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 54.6% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.5% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.2% | 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 Potter Mews
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- Martin & Co 1.0 mi
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