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The Cross, Wivenhoe, Colchester

MyStreetCheck free street report: The Cross, Wivenhoe, Colchester · 31 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/colchester-essex/the-cross/

House prices, sold prices and local information for CO7 9QL, CO7 9QG, CO7 9QJ.

Average price (last 12 months)
£313,429
7 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£265,629
35 sales
Price range
£122k – £580k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
23 Jul 2026
CO7 9QL

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At a glance

House prices£313k average12% below the Colchester average CrimeLower than averageLower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 7 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Nearest station15 min walkWivenhoe station Schools1 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles Ultrafast broadband97% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold89% freeholdAcross 37 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

35 property sales on The Cross, Wivenhoe, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 7 homes sold here for an average of £313,429. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £253,441. Average sale prices fell from £416,000 in 2016 to £269,000 in 2026 (-35%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 12% below the Colchester average of £356,821 over the same period. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 49% terraced, 20% semi-detached, 17% detached. Recorded sale prices on The Cross range from £122,000 to £580,000. 89% of homes sold here were freehold and 11% leasehold. Of 573 streets in Colchester with at least two sales in the last year, The Cross ranks 322nd for average price.

House prices on The Cross compared

The Cross£313,429
CO7 postcode area£395,860
Colchester£356,821
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO7 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £416,000 (2 sales)2016£416k2017: £180,667 (3 sales)2017£181k2018: £230,750 (4 sales)2018£231k2019: £174,500 (2 sales)2019£175k2020: £252,000 (1 sales)2020£252k2021: £289,583 (6 sales)2021£290k2022: £265,375 (4 sales)2022£265k2023: £363,000 (2 sales)2023£363k2025: £252,000 (5 sales)2025£252k2026: £269,000 (6 sales)2026£269k

Tenure: 89% freehold and 11% leasehold across 37 recorded sales.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Terraced17£253,44123 Jul 2026
Semi-detached7£235,00031 Mar 2026
Detached6£433,75023 Jul 2026
Flat5£148,20017 Apr 2026

Sold prices on The Cross

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
31, The Cross CO7 9QL 23 Jul 2026£400,000 DetachedFreehold
39, The Cross CO7 9QJ 23 Jul 2026£252,500 TerracedFreehold
Flat 3, The Old Forge, The Cross CO7 9QL 17 Apr 2026£134,000 FlatLeasehold
11, The Cross CO7 9QG 8 Apr 2026£245,000 TerracedFreehold
26, The Cross CO7 9QL 31 Mar 2026£160,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
33B, The Cross CO7 9QL 16 Feb 2026£422,500 DetachedFreehold
16, The Cross CO7 9QN 18 Dec 2025£580,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 2, The Old Forge, The Cross CO7 9QL 26 Aug 2025£135,000 FlatLeasehold
35, The Cross CO7 9QJ 22 Aug 2025£225,000 FlatFreehold
Flat 5, The Old Forge, The Cross CO7 9QL 24 Apr 2025£125,000 FlatLeasehold
Ida Cottage, 3, The Cross CO7 9QG 31 Jan 2025£195,000 TerracedFreehold
38, The Cross CO7 9QL 27 Oct 2023£350,000 OtherFreehold
2, The Cross CO7 9QN 21 Jul 2023£400,000 TerracedFreehold
24, The Cross CO7 9QW 20 Feb 2023£326,000 TerracedFreehold
37, The Cross CO7 9QJ 21 Sep 2022£226,500 TerracedFreehold
32, The Cross CO7 9QL 19 Aug 2022£282,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
31, The Cross CO7 9QL 29 Jun 2022£400,000 DetachedFreehold
39, The Cross CO7 9QJ 1 Jun 2022£230,000 TerracedFreehold
7, The Cross CO7 9QG 15 Mar 2022£205,000 TerracedFreehold
15, The Cross CO7 9QQ 9 Dec 2021£325,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
1, The Cross CO7 9QG 25 Oct 2021£190,000 TerracedFreehold
33B, The Cross CO7 9QL 11 Aug 2021£420,000 DetachedFreehold
28, The Cross CO7 9QL 6 Aug 2021£175,000 TerracedFreehold
26, The Cross CO7 9QL 24 Jun 2021£147,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
33, The Cross CO7 9QL 27 Jan 2021£480,000 DetachedFreehold
27, The Cross CO7 9QL 13 Mar 2020£252,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
13, The Cross CO7 9QG 15 Mar 2019£169,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
39, The Cross CO7 9QJ 1 Mar 2019£180,000 TerracedFreehold
2, The Cross CO7 9QN 28 Jun 2018£270,000 TerracedFreehold
45, The Cross CO7 9QH 21 Jun 2018£166,000 TerracedFreehold
11, The Cross CO7 9QG 15 May 2018£212,000 TerracedFreehold
10, The Cross CO7 9QN 9 Apr 2018£275,000 TerracedFreehold
23, The Cross CO7 9QQ 27 Oct 2017£239,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 3, The Old Forge, The Cross CO7 9QL 15 Mar 2017£122,000 FlatLeasehold
5, The Cross CO7 9QG 27 Feb 2017£180,500 TerracedFreehold
33, The Cross CO7 9QL 19 Aug 2016£480,000 DetachedFreehold
20, The Cross CO7 9QW 17 Feb 2016£352,000 Semi-detachedFreehold

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
31, The Cross £400,000 (Jun 2022) → £400,000 (Jul 2026) +0%
over 4 yrs
39, The Cross £180,000 (Mar 2019) → £230,000 (Jun 2022) → £252,500 (Jul 2026) +40%
over 7 yrs
Flat 3, The Old Forge, The Cross £122,000 (Mar 2017) → £134,000 (Apr 2026) +10%
over 9 yrs
11, The Cross £212,000 (May 2018) → £245,000 (Apr 2026) +16%
over 8 yrs
26, The Cross £147,500 (Jun 2021) → £160,000 (Mar 2026) +8%
over 5 yrs
33B, The Cross £420,000 (Aug 2021) → £422,500 (Feb 2026) +1%
over 5 yrs
2, The Cross £270,000 (Jun 2018) → £400,000 (Jul 2023) +48%
over 5 yrs
33, The Cross £480,000 (Aug 2016) → £480,000 (Jan 2021) +0%
over 4 yrs

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Schools near The Cross

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Broomgrove Infant School 158 pupils Primary 4–7 Good Report 0.2 mi
Broomgrove Junior School 212 pupils Primary 7–11 Report 0.2 mi
Millfields Primary School 217 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.6 mi
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge 223 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Report 1.1 mi
Old Heath Community Primary School 209 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 1.5 mi
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 96 pupils Primary Church of England 5–11 Good Report 1.6 mi
Market Field School and College 519 pupils Academy special converter 5–19 Good Report 1.7 mi
Elmstead Primary School 211 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 1.8 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 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
  • Alresford (Essex) station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
  • Hythe (Essex) station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Heath Road (opp, Colchester Rd) 1 min walk
  • Wivenhoe Cross (N-bound, The Avenue) 2 min walk
  • Wivenhoe Cross (S-bound, The Avenue) 3 min walk
  • The Flag (opp, Colchester Rd) 3 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Wivenhoe Surgery
    Wivenhoe Medical Centre, Phillip Road, Colchester · 0.7 mi
  • Rowhedge Surgery
    7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester · 1.0 mi
  • East Hill Surgery
    78 East Hill, Colchester · 2.8 mi
  • Colchester Medical Practice
    78 East Hill, Colchester · 2.8 mi

Supermarkets

  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Wivenhoe Foodstore · 0.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Rowhedge Foodstore · 0.9 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op University of Essex · 1.0 mi
  • Spar Spar - Essex University · 1.0 mi

Pharmacies

  • Boots · 0.2 mi
  • Welpharm Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
  • The Hythe Pharmacy · 1.9 mi

Dentists

  • Wivenhoe Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
  • Dental Distinction · 0.7 mi
  • Mersea Road Dental Surgery · 2.3 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.

Income6 of 10
Employment7 of 10
Education and skills7 of 10
Health and disability8 of 10
Crime9 of 10
Access to housing and services2 of 10
Living environment8 of 10

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

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned74.1%62.5%
Private rented14.4%20.3%
Social rented11.4%17.1%
Households734

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1516.4%17.4%
Aged 15–6459.6%64.1%
Aged 65+23.9%18.6%
Residents1,717

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)97%80%
Gigabit-capable97%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 The Cross

Ethnic group

HereColchester
White93.6%87%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh2.2%5.1%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups1.8%2.9%
Other ethnic group1.3%1.5%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African1.2%3.5%

Religion

HereColchester
No religion48.2%44.3%
Christian43.7%44.4%
Not answered5.1%6.2%
Buddhist1%0.7%
Jewish0.6%0.2%
Muslim0.5%2.1%
Hindu0.4%1.3%
Sikh0.3%–

Country of birth

HereColchester
Born in the UK90.3%85.5%
Born outside the UK9.7%14.5%

Highest qualification

HereColchester
Level 4 qualifications and above34.6%32.2%
Level 3 qualifications17.8%19.5%
No qualifications17.7%15.4%
Level 2 qualifications13%14.8%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications7.8%10.3%
Apprenticeship7%5.2%
Other qualifications2.1%2.6%

General health

HereColchester
Very good health46.5%49.2%
Good health37%34.7%
Fair health12.1%11.9%
Bad health3.4%3.3%
Very bad health1%0.9%

Cars or vans per household

HereColchester
1 car or van in household45.4%42.3%
2 cars or vans in household26.6%29.1%
No cars or vans in household18.1%18.2%
3 or more cars or vans in household9.8%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 The Cross

  • Elms Price & Co 0.8 mi
  • Sapphire Property Management 1.6 mi
  • DMG Residential Sales and Lettings 1.9 mi
  • Hardings 2.4 mi
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