£155,000
Flats sold in Highwoods
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2004 | £115,895 | - |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £374 per square foot) in Highwoods area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £450,000 | £381 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £325,000 | £397 |
| Terraced | 38 | £255,000 | £399 |
| Flats | 18 | £152,500 | £294 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £127,000 | £252,500 | £212,500 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £125,000 | £235,000 | £225,000 |
| 2018 | £349,975 | £144,250 | £250,500 | £227,500 |
| 2019 | £391,500 | £133,000 | £260,000 | £227,000 |
| 2020 | £354,000 | £145,000 | £250,000 | £231,500 |
| 2021 | £412,500 | £142,000 | £280,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £162,500 | £281,000 | £277,500 |
| 2023 | £465,000 | £155,500 | £295,000 | £270,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £154,000 | £300,000 | £267,500 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £158,000 | £310,000 | £266,250 |
| 2026 | £445,000 | £147,500 | £310,000 | £258,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £305 | £262 | £300 | £296 |
| 2017 | £300 | £275 | £320 | £319 |
| 2018 | £306 | £274 | £314 | £329 |
| 2019 | £292 | £243 | £313 | £326 |
| 2020 | £305 | £253 | £321 | £325 |
| 2021 | £348 | £277 | £343 | £344 |
| 2022 | £410 | £301 | £387 | £405 |
| 2023 | £381 | £298 | £403 | £401 |
| 2024 | £358 | £288 | £397 | £400 |
| 2025 | £383 | £299 | £399 | £401 |
| 2026 | £389 | £269 | £379 | £398 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 5FN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | 9, Springham Drive, Colchester, CO4 5FN | Flats | Leasehold | £168,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2026 | 77, Springham Drive, Colchester, CO4 5FN | Terraced | Freehold | £258,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 63, Springham Drive, Colchester, CO4 5FN | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 64, Springham Drive, Colchester, CO4 5FN | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 71, Springham Drive, Colchester, CO4 5FN | Terraced | Freehold | £241,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Springham Drive, Colchester, Colchester | Leasehold | 37 m² | £138,000 (2021) |
| 3, Springham Drive, Colchester | Leasehold | 50 m² | £135,000 (2023) |
| 4, Springham Drive, Colchester | - | 81 m² | - |
| 5 Springham Drive, Colchester | Leasehold | 59 m² | £173,000 (2024) |
| 6, Springham Drive, Colchester | - | 79 m² | - |
| 7, Springham Drive, Colchester | Leasehold | 48 m² | £120,000 (2023) |
| 9 Springham Drive, Colchester | Leasehold | 60 m² | £168,000 (2026) |
| 10, Springham Drive, Colchester | - | 85 m² | - |
| 11, Springham Drive, Colchester | Leasehold | 58 m² | £170,000 (2021) |
| 12, Springham Drive, Colchester | - | 96 m² | - |
Postcode CO4 5FN is located in an urban city, within the Highwoods area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Highwoods area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highwoods is £65,562 per year. The median sale price in Highwoods is £300,000 (around £374 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £378,750. The nearest station is Colchester, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mill Road Sports Ground.
Highwoods has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,496 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Highwoods has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highwoods is £65,562 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO4 5FN.
Highwoods near CO4 5FN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mill Road Sports Ground | Large | Walking directions to Mill Road Sports Ground |
In the CO4 5FN postcode area, located within Highwoods, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Gilberd School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Camulos Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Brinkley Grove Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2019. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO4 5FN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Via Urbis Romanae, Colchester, CO4 6AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |