Maple Way Colchester
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (CO2), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 8901171.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £151,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 4, C: 17, D: 3, E: 2, F: 2).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Colchester costs £2,283 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Field Medical Centre, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 60 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £151,000 | £151,000 | £151,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £128,000 | £125,000 | £131,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £89,500 | £89,500 | £89,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £63,800 | £63,800 | £63,800 |
| 2007 | 1 | £96,500 | £96,500 | £96,500 |
| 2005 | 2 | £85,250 | £82,500 | £88,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £81,995 | £81,995 | £81,995 |
| 2002 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2025 | 16 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Nov 2024 | 3 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £151,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jul 2022 | 28 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2020 | 28 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £131,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Nov 2020 | 3 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Apr 2019 | 3 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 28 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £112,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jul 2017 | 21 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Oct 2015 | 15 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £89,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Feb 2008 | 28 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £63,800 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Aug 2007 | 25 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £96,500 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jul 2005 | 21 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £82,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2005 | 15 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £88,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jun 2004 | 15 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £81,995 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Oct 2002 | 15 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 15 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £39,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 2000 | 3 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £38,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Nov 1999 | 19 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £36,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Jul 1998 | 3 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £27,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 1995 | 15 CO2 7PD | Flat or maisonette | £24,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (29). Built: 1967-1975 (27); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (24); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Colchester in 2026-27: Band D £2,283 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,029 | £2,283 | £2,790 | £3,297 | £3,805 | £4,566 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (51% of about 900 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- RESIDENTIAL GARAGES REAR OF 1 STALIN ROAD, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- GARAGE 74 TO 78 MILITARY ROAD AND LAND TO REAR, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- FORMER GYM ARENA SITE,CIRCULAR ROAD EAST, COLCHESTER CO2 7SZ, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 15 October 2026: VX FIBER LIMITED, Remedial works, give and take, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 7PD | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CO2 7PQ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 28 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 7PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO2 7PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Colchester Town 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hythe (Essex) 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Colchester 3.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pownall Crescent Colchester | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Colchester North Park-and-Ride Mile End | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East Mersea Ferry Landing | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Britannia Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 37 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 46.1 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Field Medical Centre | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Field Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wimpole Road (Dental Surgery) | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Oaks Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,220 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.9 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | The Willows Allotment Gardens 10,000 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bourne Mill, a scheduled monument, 430 m (0.3 miles) east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Mill | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Bourne Mill | Listed building, Grade I | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Garrison Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Colchester Roman Circus including sections of the Benedictine Abbey of St John | Scheduled monument | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Benedictine Abbey of St John | Scheduled monument | 950 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Winnock's Almshouses | Listed building, Grade I | 950 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Colchester Castle Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Pond | Lake or reservoir | 470 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Blythe Pond | Lake or reservoir | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Distillery Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Lethe Grove | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Hythe Marshes | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Church Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 30 | 32 |
2 of the street's 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Colchester: see them on the Colchester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George's School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Thomas Lord Audley School | Secondary | 11–16 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Monkwick Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Monkwick Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kendall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Hamilton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Old Heath Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Starlight Tea Chapel | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Hitesh General Stores CO2 7QB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| The Grapes CO2 7RB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Oh My Cod CO2 7RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| The Britannia Gurkha Restaurant and Bar CO2 7QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Coldhams CO2 7UW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| East of England Co-op CO2 7QS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Foxburrow Grange CO2 7NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2024 |
| St Georges Stores CO2 7RX | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sandringham Drive (24); On or near Maple Way (14); On or near King George Road (9); On or near Pownall Crescent (5); On or near Dudley Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 16 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
John Castle Way · Queen Mary Avenue · Midland Close · Sandringham Drive · King George Road · Dudley Close · Dudley Close · Pownall Crescent · Daniel Cole Road · Britannia Mews · Meyrick Crescent · Gurdon Road
All the streets in CO2 and across Colchester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.