Minerva End Colchester
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (CO2), about 10 m long. USRN 8901250.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; 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 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Monty's Park, is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Field Medical Centre, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 39 m². Most common: Flat (12); Maisonette, end-terrace (1); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (10); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 C (43% of about 470 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 35 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 9PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO2 9PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Colchester Town 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hythe (Essex) 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Colchester 3.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Homefield Road St Michaels | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Colchester North Park-and-Ride Mile End | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East Mersea Ferry Landing | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
| Car parks | Butt Road Car Park | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 35.1 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 44.4 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Abbey Field Medical Centre | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hutt Pharmacy | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Layer Road Dental Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (Lexden Hospital) | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | East Of England Co-op Shrub End, Iceni Way | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Monty's Park 8.3 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.0 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,410 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 8.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Kidman's Dyke in Walk Wood: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kidman's Dyke in Walk Wood: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Gosbecks Iron Age and Romano-British site | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Berechurch Dyke: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Grove | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| King's Ford Grove | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Bounstead Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Bourne Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Hythe Marshes | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) east |
| Church Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 addresses is 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 Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Montgomery Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Ford Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kings Ford Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Paxman Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gosbecks Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Thomas Lord Audley School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Prettygate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Prettygate Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkwick Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkwick Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Philip Morant School and College | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Primary School CO2 9RA | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Fun 4 Kids @ St Michaels CO2 9RA | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Sports Coaching Specialists Limitedq CO2 9RA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | Exempt | |
| CESSAC Community Cafe CO2 9ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| JCM ADULT DAY CARE CENTRE CO2 9NP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Berechurch Hall Road (39); On or near Minerva End (15); On or near Maypole Green Road (12); On or near Sittang Close (10); On or near Leas Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 56% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Juno Mews · Apollo Mews · Malting Road · Homefield Road · Maypole Green Road · Leas Road · Sittang Close · St Michaels Road · Burney Walk · Kohima Road · Catkin Mews · Resolution Way
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.