What’s changing in New Town
CO1, Colchester · within 0.6 miles of the middle · updated 27 October 2026
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House prices in New Town
Over the last six months, 47 homes sold within 0.6 miles of New Town. Half sold for more than £250,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £73,250 and the dearest £505,000.
- 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, ColchesterSemi-detached house · Fri 21 Aug£280,000
- 38 Lisle Road, ColchesterTerraced house · Fri 7 Aug£260,000
- 41 Cromwell Road, ColchesterTerraced house · Fri 31 Jul£195,000
- 31 Military Road, ColchesterDetached house · Tue 28 Jul£290,000
- 5, Brookdale CourtFlat · Fri 24 Jul£144,000
- 123 George Williams Way, ColchesterFlat · Thu 23 Jul£167,000
- 32 Smythies Avenue, ColchesterSemi-detached house · Tue 21 Jul£295,000
- 13 Albion Grove, ColchesterTerraced house · Fri 17 Jul£250,500
Businesses in New Town
- The Little CafeCafe · 60m 5
- AldiGrocery store · 0.1 miles
- JaysRays Tanning SalonTanning salon · 60m
- G P Primary ChoiceOutpatient care facility · 0.1 miles
- Colchester Golf AcademyGolf instructor · 0.2 miles
- Posh Paws at Your DoorsAnimal or pet service · 0.2 miles
- T K Cope MotorcyclesAutomotive service · 80m
- Cleaning BuddyCleaning service · 130m
Planning applications in New Town
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Approved: New shared house (HMO) at 33 Alexandra Road, Colchester
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Changeof use from C3 Dwelling House to C4 HMO, including the erection of a single-storey rear extension to the existing detached dwelling house with materials to match the existing. The ext
33 Alexandra Road, Colchester CO3 3DF -
Approved: Planning application at West House, 43 South Street, Colchester
Springfield Porta Cabin used as office space/storage - temporary structure.
West House, 43 South Street, Colchester CO2 7BJ -
Refused: Planning application at Land off, Meeting Lane, East Mersea Colchester
Erection of a single-storey domestic storage outbuilding including hardstanding to front.
Land off, Meeting Lane, East Mersea Colchester -
Extension at Premier Inn Restaurant, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester
External alterations including car park extension and reconfiguration,new single-storey WC extension, service yard improvements, external lighting, redecoration and associated works.
Premier Inn Restaurant, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester -
Planning application at Land to South of Ballast Quay and NE, Furneaux Lane, Fingringhoe Colchester
Application for creation of wildlife ponds and scrapes
Land to South of Ballast Quay and NE, Furneaux Lane, Fingringhoe Colchester -
Approved: New signs at Bus Shelter At 41, Head Street, Colchester
Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from a broad range of suppliers - both public and private
Bus Shelter At 41, Head Street, Colchester -
Approved: New signs at Bus Shelter At 25, Head Street, Colchester
Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from a broad range of suppliers - both public and private
Bus Shelter At 25, Head Street, Colchester
Roadworks and road closures in New Town
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Road closed: Canterbury Road (Anglian Water)
27 Oct to 29 Oct. Repairs to pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Canterbury Road, Colchester -
Lane closed on Mersea Road (Essex County Council)
3 Aug to 12 Oct 2027. Under way. Road improvements in the road and on the pavement. A lane will be closed.
Mersea Road, Colchester -
Lane closed on Magdalen Street (Essex County Council)
3 Aug to 12 Oct 2027. Under way. Road improvements in the road and on the pavement. A lane will be closed.
Magdalen Street, Colchester -
Lane closed on St Botolphs Circus (Essex County Council)
3 Aug to 12 Oct 2027. Under way. Road improvements in the road and on the pavement. A lane will be closed.
St Botolphs Circus, Colchester -
Lane closed on Southway Westbound (Essex County Council)
3 Aug to 12 Oct 2027. Under way. Road improvements in the road and on the pavement. A lane will be closed.
Southway Westbound, Colchester -
Lane closed on Southway Eastbound (Essex County Council)
3 Aug to 12 Oct 2027. Under way. Road improvements in the road and on the pavement. A lane will be closed.
Southway Eastbound, Colchester
Fuel prices near New Town
- UnleadedCheapest 169.9p at BP Rangers Service Station, 0.85 miles · most around 175.9p · dearest 176.9p · 6 stations
- DieselCheapest 195.9p at BP Rangers Service Station, 0.85 miles · most around 198.9p · dearest 199.9p · 5 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
New food places and hygiene scores in New Town
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Aburi Japanese Restaurant scored 2 out of 5 for hygiene (was 0)
Inspected 22 Oct. 2 means "improvement necessary". A restaurant or café.
19 Short Wyre Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LN -
Foodbasketshop scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene (was 1)
Inspected 22 Oct. 5 means "very good". A shop.
29 Priory Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LG -
Meatox scored 4 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 28 Sept. 4 means "good". A takeaway.
150 Magdalen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JX
What’s on in New Town
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Colchester Audio Tour: Unsung Hands at St John's Abbey Gate, St John's Green, Colchester
Colchester has been Britain's oldest recorded town since a Roman centurion named Favonius Facilis had his tombstone raised here in AD 50. From 12:00 · £4.99
St John's Abbey Gate, St John's Green, Colchester, St John's St, Colchester, CO2 7EZ -
Colchester Audio Tour: Echoes Through Time Tour at Colchester Castle
A Roman temple stands beneath your feet. From 12:00 · £3.99
Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1TJ -
Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Colchester at Colchester Secret Venue (TBA)
These events by Unified Dating offer a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally. Social · From 13:00 · £17.99
Colchester Secret Venue (TBA), Colchester, Colchester, CO1 1SP -
Colchester Audio Tour: Unsung Hands at St John's Abbey Gate, St John's Green, Colchester
Colchester has been Britain's oldest recorded town since a Roman centurion named Favonius Facilis had his tombstone raised here in AD 50. From 12:00 · £4.99
St John's Abbey Gate, St John's Green, Colchester, St John's St, Colchester, CO2 7EZ
Street reports in New Town
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Abandoned vehicle reported: East Street
Reported to Colchester Borough Council on FixMyStreet.
East Street, New Town
Schools in New Town
- St. George's School Good (2024)
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Outstanding (2024)
- St John's Green Primary School School remains Good (2023)
- St James the Great Church of England Primary School Standards maintained (2025)
GPs, dentists and care in New Town
- Ewer Court Good (2019)
- The Smile Clinic Colchester Town Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2019
- Together Dental Colchester (St Botolph's Street) Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2026
- Dental Smiles Flagstaff Dentists aren’t rated by the CQC
- Wimpole Road Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2021
- Wimpole Road Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2021
- Together Dental Colchester (Queen Street) Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2025
- Together Dental Colchester (Queen Street) Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2019
Charities in New Town
- Sue Ryder Provide specialist palliative care in our hospices and in patients' homes.Provide health and social support via community services.…
- The Marcela Trust The charity provides support to selected causes in line with the Charity's objects.
- The Next Chapter (East Of England) Next Chapter exists to provide support, advocacy and advice to people, with a particular focus on women and children, who are affected by…
- Community360 To act as an umbrella organisation to the voluntary sector in Colchester and the neighbourhood.To promote voluntary action and…
- Firstsite Limited Provision of visual arts programme and activities
Crime in New Town
431 crimes were reported within 0.6 miles of New Town in August 2026. The most common were violence (175), anti-social behaviour (57), public order (48).