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Highwoods

About

Highwoods ward lies in the northeast of Colchester, primarily a residential suburb developed significantly from the 1960s onwards. The area is centred around the large Highwoods Country Park, a former Victorian estate that provides extensive woodland, meadows, and a lake for local recreation. Housing consists mainly of detached and semi-detached homes, with some modern apartment developments, serving a mix of families and commuters.

The ward contains the Highwoods Square shopping precinct, which offers essential retail and services for the community. Public transport links, including regular bus routes, connect the area to Colchester town centre and the railway station. The presence of several schools and the country park as a green corridor are key features of this suburban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Highwoods has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highwoods is £66,533 per year. There are 3 schools in Highwoods: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highwoods is home to around 10,502 people, with a population density of about 2,925.4 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Highwoods Population

10,502

Population density

2,925.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

44.09(+42%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.05(+72%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.43(-18%)

Shoplifting

8.95(+26%)

Public order

7.24(+39%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

8,129

77.36%

Other White

649

6.18%

African

317

3.02%

Indian

249

2.37%

Other Asian

220

2.09%

Total population: 10,508

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,828

34.4%

Level 3 (A level)

1,520

18.49%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,284

15.62%

No qualifications

1,068

12.99%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

952

11.58%

Total 16+ residents: 8,220

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,529

34.65%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,127

25.54%

Owns outright

1,043

23.63%

Other social rented

492

11.15%

Social rents from council

119

2.7%

Total households: 4,413

Property prices in Highwoods

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £286,250 in Highwoods area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highwoods over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	36	£462,500	£281,875	£375,000	£561,250	£727,500
Flats	22	£158,000	£117,075	£138,750	£170,000	£196,650
Semi-Detached	37	£300,000	£223,400	£277,500	£377,500	£482,000
Terraced	45	£262,500	£167,300	£245,000	£297,000	£379,000

10 years median price trend in Highwoods

All postcodes in Highwoods

CO45GL

Antonius Way

CO49TW

The Jays

CO49UX

Chinook

CO49YQ

The Crescent

CO49RJ

Sea King Crescent

CO49QJ

Newcomen Way

CO49YN

Jack Andrews Drive

CO40EX

Ipswich Road

CO45ZJ

Chapman Place

CO49TN

Spring Close

CO49UJ

Hillridge

CO49QX

Brunel Way

CO49XN

Brinkley Lane

CO49XZ

Caracalla Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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