Prettygate
Ward in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.88, 0.861 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 97 24 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Prettygate is a predominantly residential ward within Colchester in Essex, England, characterised by a mix of interwar and post‑war housing, small shopping parades and local schools. It feels suburban rather than urban, with pockets of green space and community facilities that make it popular with families and commuters alike.
The area sits within the wider historic backdrop of Colchester - Britain’s oldest recorded town - so residents benefit from easy access to the town centre’s museums and amenities while also being close to surrounding countryside. Local community groups and parish activities are a notable feature, and many people appreciate the reasonable commuting links to larger employment centres, including London.
Postcode districts covering Prettygate
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Ipswich 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Colchester 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Chelmsford 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Braintree 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Wickford 23.6 miles38 km
- Rayleigh 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Felixstowe 21.1 miles34 km
- Haverhill 23 miles37 km
- Witham 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Sudbury 11.9 miles19.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Stanway Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Shrub End Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Colchester Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- New Town and Christ Church Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Heckfordbridge Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Castle Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Layer-de-la-Haye Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Berechurch Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Eight Ash Green Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- West Bergholt Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Lexden and Braiswick Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Mile End Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Prettygate
CO3 9DN, CO3 9FP, CO3 4NN, CO3 4LY, CO3 4AF, CO3 9EU, CO3 4JB, CO3 4NW, CO3 4LB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Stansted Airport 26.7 miles43 km
- Colchester Town Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Colchester Railway Station 2 miles3.1 km
- Colchester Bus Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Prettygate Ad
- Greyfriars 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The George Hotel 4 1.8 miles3 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 3 miles4.9 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 7.6 miles12.3 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
Schools in Prettygate
- Home Farm Primary School Primary
- Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Primary
- Prettygate Infant School Primary
- Prettygate Junior School Primary
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Primary
Local points of interest
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- University of Essex University 3.8 miles6.1 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Marks Hall Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Dines Hall Country house 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 15.1 miles24.3 km