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Highwoods

About

Highwoods is a residential ward located in the northern part of Colchester, Essex. The area is known for its mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced properties, and modern developments. It features several green spaces, such as Highwoods Country Park, which offers walking trails and wildlife habitats. The ward also includes local amenities like schools, shops, and a community centre.

Transport links in Highwoods are convenient, with easy access to the A12 and Colchester North Station. The area has a suburban feel, with quiet streets and family-friendly environments. Highwoods Square serves as a small retail hub, providing essential services for residents. The ward balances residential living with natural surroundings, making it a practical choice for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Highwoods has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Highwoods is £49,919 per year. There are 3 schools in Highwoods: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Highwoods

CO49TL

Northfield Gardens

CO49BA

Highwoods Approach

CO45GG

Mill Road

CO45JB

Severalls Lane

CO49RS

Cleveland Close

CO49SN

Highwoods Square

CO49SS

Hurrell Down

CO49UE

Kinlett Close

CO45ZN

Appleton Mews

CO45ZT

Axial Way

CO49EZ

Gratian Close

CO49FN

Purvis Way

CO49HB

Highwoods

CO49XA

Valens Close

CO45GA

Julian Avenue

CO45GR

Honorius Drive

CO45JF

Mill Road

CO49GP

Lilian Impey Drive

CO49HZ

Crown Gate

CO49WX

Jack Andrews Drive

CO45XQ

Comyns Close

CO45ZR

Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath

CO49BD

Arbour Way

CO49EB

Aldeburgh Gardens

CO49FB

Attwood Close

CO49PD

Severalls Lane

CO49RA

Newcomen Way

CO49SF

Barncroft Close

CO49TU

Langdale Drive

CO49YU

Berkley Close

CO45FN

Oxley Parker Drive

CO45FR

Honorius Drive

CO49AD

Stephenson Road

CO49GN

The Crescent

CO49RE

Sinnington End

CO49RX

Harebell Close

CO49SX

Fir Tree Close

CO49TX

Bignalls Croft

CO49UR

Reynards Copse

CO49UW

Ridgeway

CO49ED

Highwoods Approach

CO49QU

Hunters Ridge

CO49RW

Gazelle Court

CO49SL

Eastwood Drive

CO49SR

Highwoods Square

CO49WN

Newcomen Way

CO49AA

Brunel Way

CO49AT

Ipswich Road

CO49UF

Enville Way

CO49WJ

Magnus Drive

CO49YD

Victoria Gardens

CO49YE

Victoria Gardens

CO45BD

Hale Way

CO49BP

Highwoods

CO49EW

Brinkley Grove Road

CO49FL

Viscount Drive

CO49RP

Gazelle Court

CO49WT

Jovian Way

CO45AL

Mill Road

CO49EE

Baronia Croft

CO49GD

Alverton Way

CO49HS

Autoway

CO49QH

The Crescent

CO45QH

Brinkley Grove Road

CO49ET

Septimus Drive

CO49HT

Brunel Way

CO49HW

Wyncolls Road

CO49QE

Newcomen Way

CO49QR

Newcomen Way

CO49RL

Derwent Road

CO49WH

Titus Way

CO45JS

Severalls Lane

CO45GN

Severalls Lane

CO49FS

Asquith Drive

CO49GF

Rawlings Crescent

CO49HA

Autoway

CO49QP

Brunel Way

CO49SJ

Princeton Mews

CO49TZ

Clough Road

CO49UQ

Enville Way

CO49XR

Aldeburgh Gardens

CO45QP

Brinkley Grove Road

CO45XS

Comyns Close

CO49RB

Albrighton Croft

CO49SG

California Close

CO49SQ

Harvard Court

CO49SW

Highwoods Square

CO49SZ

Chinook

CO49TP

Hurrell Down

CO45ZG

Chapman Place

CO49EF

Greenwood Grove

CO49ES

Otho Drive

CO49FZ

Gavin Way

CO49RF

Bilsdale Close

CO49RU

Brinkley Lane

CO49WW

Lucius Crescent

CO40ET

Highwoods

CO40SA

Friars Close

CO49AS

Brinkley Lane

CO49HY

Highwoods