Postcode CO3 4QE is located in an urban city, within the Prettygate ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Prettygate & Westlands area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Prettygate & Westlands is £64,209 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Prettygate & Westlands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,398 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Prettygate & Westlands has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Prettygate & Westlands is £64,209 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO3 4QE.
Prettygate & Westlands near CO3 4QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £390,250 in Prettygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £970,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £299,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £352,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £185,000 |
| Detached | 65 | £462,500 |
10 year median price trend in Prettygate
In the CO3 4QE postcode area, located within Prettygate & Westlands, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO3 4QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Prettygate Convenience Store | 1 Cotman Road, Colchester, CO3 4QJ | Walking directions to Prettygate Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | East of England CO-OP | 96 The Commons, Colchester, CO3 4NW | Walking directions to East of England CO-OP |
| 0.4 mi | Lexden Convenience Store | 16 Church Lane, Colchester, CO3 4AF | Walking directions to Lexden Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 5 Plume Avenue, Colchester, CO3 4PG | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO3 4QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Linghorn-Baker
Prettygate - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.