Westlake Crescent, Wivenhoe, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO7 9RZ.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Westlake Crescent, Wivenhoe, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £311,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £336,571. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 0 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Westlake Crescent range from £280,000 to £380,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Westlake Crescent compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Westlake Crescent has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £336,571 | 10 Sep 2026 |
Sold prices on Westlake Crescent
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Westlake Crescent CO7 9RZ | 10 Sep 2026 | £311,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Westlake Crescent CO7 9RZ | 10 Oct 2025 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Westlake Crescent CO7 9RZ | 13 Sep 2024 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Westlake Crescent CO7 9RZ | 29 Nov 2021 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Westlake Crescent CO7 9RZ | 8 Sep 2021 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Westlake Crescent CO7 9RZ | 27 Nov 2020 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Westlake Crescent CO7 9RZ | 25 Apr 2019 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Westlake Crescent CO7 9RZ | 12 Jun 2017 | £280,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Westlake Crescent | £310,000 (Sep 2021) → £311,000 (Sep 2026) | +0% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Westlake Crescent
Crime
53 crimes were reported within about a mile of Westlake Crescent in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Westlake Crescent is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The tidal River Colne upstream of the Colne Barrier 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 Westlake Crescent
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.8 mi |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge 223 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Old Heath Community Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 96 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Kendall Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Unity Primary Academy 432 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | 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 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Alresford (Essex) station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wivenhoe Cross (N-bound, The Avenue) 6 min walk
- Wivenhoe Cross (S-bound, The Avenue) 6 min walk
- Rosabelle Avenue (adj, The Avenue) 7 min walk
- Rosabelle Avenue (opp, The Avenue) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Rowhedge Surgery
7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester · 0.7 mi - Wivenhoe Surgery
Wivenhoe Medical Centre, Phillip Road, Colchester · 0.7 mi - Abbey Field Medical Centre
Ypres Road, Colchester · 2.5 mi - Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wivenhoe Foodstore · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Rowhedge Foodstore · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op University of Essex · 0.8 mi
- Spar Spar - Essex University · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Welpharm Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
- The Hythe Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Wivenhoe Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Dental Distinction · 0.7 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
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 411 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 7.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 83.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,399 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Westlake Crescent
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Who lives around Westlake Crescent
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 87% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 11.1% | 5.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 28.8% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 52.1% | 19.5% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.6% | 32.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.9% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.4% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.3% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.9% | 10.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.4% | 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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Estate agents near Westlake Crescent
- Elms Price & Co 0.7 mi
- Sapphire Property Management 1.3 mi
- DMG Residential Sales and Lettings 1.6 mi
- Hardings 2.2 mi
- Revell Estates Ltd. 2.4 mi
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