Westwood Hill, Braiswick, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO4 5BN.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Westwood Hill, Braiswick, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 23 Apr 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £671,600. Recorded sale prices on Westwood Hill range from £551,000 to £850,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Westwood Hill compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Westwood Hill 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 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £671,600 | 23 Apr 2024 |
Sold prices on Westwood Hill
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lilacs, Westwood Hill CO4 5BN | 23 Apr 2024 | £850,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Birches, Westwood Hill CO4 5BN | 30 Jan 2019 | £685,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Oakridge, Westwood Hill CO4 5BN | 2 Mar 2018 | £647,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Little Heath, Westwood Hill CO4 5BN | 15 Jul 2016 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Westwood Hill CO4 5BN | 20 Jun 2016 | £551,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Westwood Hill
Crime
46 crimes were reported within about a mile of Westwood Hill 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Westwood Hill is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Colne from Halstead to Lexden Flood warning 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 Westwood Hill
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braiswick Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Myland Community Primary School 307 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Trinity School 780 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt 411 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Helena School 986 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Queen Boudica Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Kingswode Hoe School 167 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| North Primary School and Nursery 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 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 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Colchester Town station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 2.8 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Westhouse Wood (adj, Colchester Rd) 2 min walk
- Westhouse Wood (opp, Braiswick) 2 min walk
- Bakers Lane (opp, Braiswick) 3 min walk
- Bakers Lane (adj, Braiswick) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Mill Road Surgery
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester · 1.2 mi - Turner Road Surgery
The Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester · 1.4 mi - Beacon House Ministries
24 Crouch Street, Colchester · 1.7 mi - Ambrose Avenue Group Practice
76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily West Bergholt · 0.8 mi
- Spar Spar - Braiswick Service Station · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op West Bergholt Foodstore · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Chesterwell · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- West Bergholt Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Nayland Road Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Bergholt Road (dental Surgery) · 0.7 mi
- Dental Centre · 1.0 mi
- Nayland Road (dental Surgery) · 1.0 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 10 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 738 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,883 |
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 Westwood Hill
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.6% | 5.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.4% | 44.4% |
| No religion | 38.5% | 44.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 48.5% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.8% | 19.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.5% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.2% | 10.3% |
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 15.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.1% | 10.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.9% | 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 Westwood Hill
- David Martin 1.1 mi
- Onsite Lettings & Management 1.3 mi
- Spicerhaart 1.4 mi
- Martin & Co 1.6 mi
- Harding Group 1.6 mi
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