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Whitmore Drive, Colchester

MyStreetCheck free street report: Whitmore Drive, Colchester · 31 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/colchester-essex/whitmore-drive/

House prices, sold prices and local information for CO4 6BT, CO4 6BR.

Average price (last 12 months)
£315,600
5 sales
Average price (since 2018)
£340,842
126 sales
Price range
£175k – £1.25m
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
3 Jul 2026
CO4 6BT

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At a glance

House prices£316k average12% below the Colchester average CrimeHigher than averageHigher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 7 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station25 min walkColchester station SchoolsNo recent Good/Outstanding gradesMany schools now get report cards instead Ultrafast broadband97% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold90% freeholdAcross 135 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

126 property sales on Whitmore Drive, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 5 homes sold here for an average of £315,600. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £358,221. Average sale prices fell from £320,328 in 2018 to £290,000 in 2026 (-9%), 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. 27 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 27 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 37% terraced, 29% semi-detached, 17% flat. Recorded sale prices on Whitmore Drive range from £174,995 to £1,250,000. 90% of homes sold here were freehold and 10% leasehold. Of 573 streets in Colchester with at least two sales in the last year, Whitmore Drive ranks 316th for average price.

House prices on Whitmore Drive compared

Whitmore Drive£315,600
CO4 postcode area£335,259
Colchester£356,821
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO4 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2018: £320,328 (12 sales)2018£320k2019: £325,892 (29 sales)2019£326k2020: £360,012 (27 sales)2020£360k2021: £402,849 (20 sales)2021£403k2022: £249,842 (13 sales)2022£250k2023: £358,125 (4 sales)2023£358k2024: £369,318 (11 sales)2024£369k2025: £328,500 (6 sales)2025£329k2026: £290,000 (4 sales)2026£290k

Tenure: 90% freehold and 10% leasehold across 135 recorded sales.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Terraced47£358,22120 Mar 2026
Semi-detached37£361,0778 Dec 2025
Flat22£215,9383 Jul 2026
Detached20£399,9596 Jan 2025

Sold prices on Whitmore Drive

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
85, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 3 Jul 2026£187,500 FlatLeasehold
87, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 30 Apr 2026£222,500 FlatLeasehold
67, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 20 Mar 2026£370,000 TerracedFreehold
74, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 19 Feb 2026£380,000 TerracedFreehold
37, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 8 Dec 2025£418,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
1C, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 19 Sep 2025£1,400,000 OtherFreehold
97, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 31 Jul 2025£190,000 FlatLeasehold
38, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 2 May 2025£228,000 FlatFreehold
72, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 28 Mar 2025£375,000 TerracedFreehold
1A, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 13 Feb 2025£6,720,000 OtherFreehold
75, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 30 Jan 2025£380,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
79, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 6 Jan 2025£380,000 DetachedFreehold
33, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 22 Nov 2024£380,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
1, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 28 Oct 2024£260,000 FlatFreehold
95, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 28 Oct 2024£232,500 FlatLeasehold
76, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 25 Oct 2024£438,000 DetachedFreehold
76, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 25 Oct 2024£450,000 DetachedFreehold
60, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 8 Oct 2024£365,000 TerracedFreehold
92, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 7 Oct 2024£239,000 FlatFreehold
55, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 2 Aug 2024£350,000 TerracedFreehold
Larch House South, 94, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 26 Jun 2024£630,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
82, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 24 Jun 2024£400,000 TerracedFreehold
92, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 15 Mar 2024£240,000 FlatFreehold
53, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 4 Mar 2024£367,500 TerracedFreehold
78, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 26 Jan 2024£400,000 TerracedFreehold
54, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 15 Sep 2023£435,000 TerracedFreehold
73, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 30 Jun 2023£395,000 TerracedFreehold
38, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 22 Jun 2023£227,500 FlatFreehold
30, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 14 Feb 2023£375,000 TerracedFreehold
1C, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 30 Jan 2023£840,000 OtherFreehold
1C, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 30 Jan 2023£2,303,000 OtherFreehold
1C, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 30 Jun 2022£840,000 OtherFreehold
78, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 25 Apr 2022£418,000 TerracedFreehold
99, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 31 Mar 2022£224,995 FlatLeasehold
83, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 18 Mar 2022£209,995 Flat New buildLeasehold
84, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 4 Feb 2022£220,000 OtherFreehold
81, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 31 Jan 2022£244,995 DetachedFreehold
85, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 31 Jan 2022£174,995 Flat New buildLeasehold
87, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 31 Jan 2022£209,995 Flat New buildLeasehold
89, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 31 Jan 2022£219,995 Flat New buildLeasehold
91, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 31 Jan 2022£179,995 Flat New buildLeasehold
93, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 31 Jan 2022£214,995 Flat New buildLeasehold
95, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 31 Jan 2022£219,995 Flat New buildLeasehold
97, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BT 31 Jan 2022£184,995 Flat New buildLeasehold
66, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 7 Jan 2022£394,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
68, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 7 Jan 2022£349,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
40, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 20 Dec 2021£525,000 Detached New buildFreehold
46, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 20 Dec 2021£360,000 Terraced New buildFreehold
42, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 17 Dec 2021£342,000 Terraced New buildFreehold
44, Whitmore Drive CO4 6BR 17 Dec 2021£360,000 Terraced New buildFreehold
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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
85, Whitmore Drive £174,995 (Jan 2022) → £187,500 (Jul 2026) +7%
over 4 yrs
87, Whitmore Drive £209,995 (Jan 2022) → £222,500 (Apr 2026) +6%
over 4 yrs
67, Whitmore Drive £349,995 (Jun 2019) → £370,000 (Mar 2026) +6%
over 7 yrs
74, Whitmore Drive £364,995 (Jan 2020) → £380,000 (Feb 2026) +4%
over 6 yrs
37, Whitmore Drive £354,995 (Dec 2019) → £418,000 (Dec 2025) +18%
over 6 yrs
1C, Whitmore Drive £840,000 (Jun 2022) → £2,303,000 (Jan 2023) → £1,400,000 (Sep 2025) +67%
over 3 yrs
97, Whitmore Drive £184,995 (Jan 2022) → £190,000 (Jul 2025) +3%
over 3 yrs
38, Whitmore Drive £215,000 (Jun 2021) → £227,500 (Jun 2023) → £228,000 (May 2025) +6%
over 4 yrs
72, Whitmore Drive £325,000 (Mar 2021) → £375,000 (Mar 2025) +15%
over 4 yrs
75, Whitmore Drive £339,995 (Nov 2019) → £380,000 (Jan 2025) +12%
over 5 yrs
79, Whitmore Drive £349,995 (May 2019) → £380,000 (Jan 2025) +9%
over 6 yrs
33, Whitmore Drive £329,995 (Dec 2019) → £380,000 (Nov 2024) +15%
over 5 yrs
1, Whitmore Drive £208,995 (Dec 2018) → £260,000 (Oct 2024) +24%
over 6 yrs
95, Whitmore Drive £219,995 (Jan 2022) → £232,500 (Oct 2024) +6%
over 3 yrs
76, Whitmore Drive £369,995 (Aug 2019) → £438,000 (Oct 2024) +18%
over 5 yrs
60, Whitmore Drive £339,995 (Feb 2021) → £365,000 (Oct 2024) +7%
over 4 yrs
92, Whitmore Drive £229,695 (Aug 2020) → £240,000 (Mar 2024) → £239,000 (Oct 2024) +4%
over 4 yrs
55, Whitmore Drive £334,995 (Mar 2021) → £350,000 (Aug 2024) +4%
over 3 yrs
Larch House South, 94, Whitmore Drive £580,000 (Mar 2020) → £630,500 (Jun 2024) +9%
over 4 yrs
82, Whitmore Drive £364,995 (Aug 2019) → £400,000 (Jun 2024) +10%
over 5 yrs
53, Whitmore Drive £334,995 (Oct 2020) → £367,500 (Mar 2024) +10%
over 3 yrs
78, Whitmore Drive £364,995 (Aug 2019) → £418,000 (Apr 2022) → £400,000 (Jan 2024) +10%
over 4 yrs
54, Whitmore Drive £369,995 (Oct 2019) → £435,000 (Sep 2023) +18%
over 4 yrs
73, Whitmore Drive £349,995 (Aug 2020) → £395,000 (Jun 2023) +13%
over 3 yrs
30, Whitmore Drive £335,000 (Jun 2021) → £375,000 (Feb 2023) +12%
over 2 yrs
84, Whitmore Drive £209,995 (Jul 2019) → £220,000 (Feb 2022) +5%
over 3 yrs
23, Whitmore Drive £314,995 (Dec 2018) → £385,000 (Nov 2021) +22%
over 3 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Whitmore Drive

Crime

188 crimes were reported within about a mile of Whitmore Drive in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences89
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage & arson16
Public order14
Other theft10
Shoplifting10

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Whitmore Drive 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 Whitmore Drive

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department 6 pupils Pupil referral unit 13–18 Report 0.0 mi
Camulos Academy 406 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.2 mi
The Trinity School 780 pupils Secondary 11–16 Report 0.4 mi
Myland Community Primary School 307 pupils Primary 5–11 Report 0.4 mi
Queen Boudica Primary School 408 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.8 mi
The Gilberd School 1,588 pupils Secondary 11–16 Report 0.9 mi
Highwoods Community Primary School 453 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 1.0 mi
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School 203 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Report 1.1 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 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
  • Colchester Town station 2.2 mi · 45 min walk
  • Hythe (Essex) station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Whitebeam Close (opp, Boxted Rd) 4 min walk
  • Whitmore Drive (adj, Boxted Rd) 4 min walk
  • Whitebeam Close (adj, Boxted Rd) 4 min walk
  • Whitmore Drive (opp, Boxted Rd) 4 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Mill Road Surgery
    47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester · 0.4 mi
  • Turner Road Surgery
    The Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester · 0.8 mi
  • Highwoods Surgery
    Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester · 1.1 mi
  • East Hill Surgery
    78 East Hill, Colchester · 2.0 mi

Supermarkets

  • Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Colchester - Via Urbis Romanae Local · 0.2 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Mile End Foodstore · 0.4 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Chesterwell · 0.5 mi
  • Marks and Spencer BP M&S Colchester Connect BP · 0.5 mi

Pharmacies

  • Nayland Road Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
  • Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
  • Asda Pharmacy · 1.2 mi

Dentists

  • 61 Mill Road [dental Practice] · 0.3 mi
  • Nayland Road (dental Surgery) · 0.5 mi
  • Dental Centre · 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

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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
Employment9 of 10
Education and skills9 of 10
Health and disability6 of 10
Crime2 of 10
Access to housing and services6 of 10
Living environment7 of 10

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

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned74.2%62.5%
Private rented11.5%20.3%
Social rented14.4%17.1%
Households592

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1523.9%17.4%
Aged 15–6469.5%64.1%
Aged 65+6.7%18.6%
Residents1,484

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)97%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 Whitmore Drive

Ethnic group

HereColchester
White77%87%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh10.6%5.1%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African6.2%3.5%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups3.7%2.9%
Other ethnic group2.4%1.5%

Religion

HereColchester
No religion45.8%44.3%
Christian39.7%44.4%
Not answered5.6%6.2%
Muslim5.5%2.1%
Hindu2.2%1.3%
Other religion0.7%0.6%
Buddhist0.4%0.7%
Jewish0.1%0.2%

Country of birth

HereColchester
Born in the UK78.1%85.5%
Born outside the UK21.9%14.5%

Highest qualification

HereColchester
Level 4 qualifications and above42.9%32.2%
Level 3 qualifications20.4%19.5%
Level 2 qualifications12.8%14.8%
No qualifications10.9%15.4%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications7.9%10.3%
Apprenticeship3.6%5.2%
Other qualifications1.5%2.6%

General health

HereColchester
Very good health57.7%49.2%
Good health30.5%34.7%
Fair health8.1%11.9%
Bad health3.2%3.3%
Very bad health0.5%0.9%

Cars or vans per household

HereColchester
1 car or van in household44.2%42.3%
2 cars or vans in household35.2%29.1%
No cars or vans in household15.3%18.2%
3 or more cars or vans in household5.2%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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