Wivenhoe, Colchester
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Wivenhoe is a UK electoral ward in Colchester. Wivenhoe has everything you need on the high street — shops, pubs and cafés — plus its own railway station with direct trains to Colchester and London, which makes it ideal if you …
About Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe has everything you need on the high street — shops, pubs and cafés — plus its own railway station with direct trains to Colchester and London, which makes it ideal if you commute. Crime rates are notably low and dropping, well below national and regional averages. The weather here is some of the driest and sunniest in the UK, and air quality is consistently good. House prices compare well to nearby areas, especially for flats and terraces. You'll find good-rated primary schools here, and the University of Essex is based in the town, which adds to its appeal for families and professionals.
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