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New Town and Christ Church, Colchester, England
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New Town and Christ Church, Colchester, England
CO1 2LW is in the Colchester local authority (E07000071). The property market in the CO1 2LW postcode area had 0 properties sold in 2021. Across the CO1 area, there were 3442 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £313373.
Property market | £334,751 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Southend (23.8 miles) | |
Broadband | 85.6mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 264 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 358 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Colchester level) | |
Community | Median age is 37.8 | Population of 10,682 | Happiness is Below Average for Essex, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Colchester) | |
Commute (approx) | - Stratford (London) (43 mins) - London Liverpool Street (52 mins) - Highbury & Islington (71 mins) | |
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£334,751 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Southend (23.8 miles) | |
85.6mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 37.8 | 10,682 | Happiness is Below Average for Essex, Average for UK | |
Ranked 264 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions358 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Colchester level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Colchester) | |
- Stratford (London) (43 mins) - London Liverpool Street (52 mins) - Highbury & Islington (71 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in New Town has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £531,164, which is down -1.3% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £334,751, a terraced house £270,910 and a flat £171,444. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £755 per month. Property prices in New Town are slightly lower than the average property prices across Essex and are similar when compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in New Town, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the Essex region.
Property data is based on Colchester level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Train Station | Distance from New Town | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Wivenhoe A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Stratford (London) (1 change(s) - 67 mins - Greater Anglia - £509 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 77 mins - Greater Anglia - £539 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (2 change(s) - 90 mins - London Overground - £539 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (2 change(s) - 149 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
Colchester A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Stratford (London) (61 mins - Greater Anglia) View details - London Liverpool Street (71 mins - Greater Anglia) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 71 mins - London Overground) View details - Cambridge (2 change(s) - 122 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
Alresford (Essex) A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Stratford (London) (1 change(s) - 74 mins - Greater Anglia - £509 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 84 mins - Greater Anglia - £539 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (2 change(s) - 102 mins - London Overground - £539 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (2 change(s) - 162 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
New Town has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Colchester Academy (Academy) which is based in Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St George's New Town Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Old Heath Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St John's Green Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Hazelmere Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Friars Grove Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Roach Vale Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Kendall Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Queen Boudica Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Colchester Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
The Thomas Lord Audley School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Unity Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Monkwick Junior School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/15/2008) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
Old Heath Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/23/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
St John's Green Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/8/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
Hazelmere Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/6/2022) | 22 submissions 55.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester |
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/18/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
Friars Grove Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/23/2013) | 77 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester |
Roach Vale Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/14/2013) | 23 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester |
Kendall Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/26/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/8/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
Queen Boudica Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/27/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
Colchester Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (12/6/2017) | 79 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester |
The Thomas Lord Audley School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (4/22/2016) | 74 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester |
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/26/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
Unity Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (7/13/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (11/30/2022) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (9/19/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
St George's New Town Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/10/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester | |
Monkwick Junior School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (6/9/2022) | 19 submissions 69.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Colchester |
School | Type |
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/15/2008) |
Old Heath Community Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/23/2012) |
St John's Green Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/8/2017) |
Hazelmere Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/6/2022) 22 submissions 55.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/18/2014) |
Friars Grove Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/23/2013) 77 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Roach Vale Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/14/2013) 23 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Kendall Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/26/2014) |
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/8/2018) |
Queen Boudica Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/27/2013) |
Colchester Academy Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (12/6/2017) 79 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
The Thomas Lord Audley School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (4/22/2016) 74 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/26/2019) |
Unity Primary Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/13/2017) |
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/30/2022) |
St James' Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/19/2019) |
St George's New Town Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/10/2017) |
Monkwick Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/9/2022) 19 submissions 69.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
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Average speed | 85.6 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.4% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
CO1 2LW | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 62% |
New Town has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Colchester, Aldi Mile End Colchester, Iceland Colchester 4, Lidl Abbots Road, Colchester, Lidl Colchester St Andrews Avenue, M&S Colchester, Sainsburys Colchester, Tesco Colchester Bromley Road Express, Tesco Colchester Hythe Superstore, Tesco Colchester Magdalen Express, Tesco Colchester St Johns Express, Waitrose Colchester. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Colchester Sea Cadets, Curve, Foundry Arms, Goat & Boot, New Town Tavern, The Artilleryman, The British Grenadier, The Grapes, The Royal Mortar, The S... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: 15 Queen Street, Aburi Japanese Restaurant, Albatta, Alishan Tandoori, Ashiana, Bakeoffee, Bambu, Bourne and Bread, Bourne Mill, Charlie's Bar, Chez A... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Angela's Coffee Shop, Annies Coffee Bar, Caffe Belissimo, Caffe Sala, Coffee Cube Family, Costa Coffee, GO4 Cafe' on the Rec, Pausa Cafe, Pop up Cafe,... (see map below for more). CO1 2LW has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Essex has a high crime rate (82 crimes reported per thousand people). New Town has a consistent crime rate as this, with 98 crimes reported per thousand people. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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