Postcode CO3 4RQ 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 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Prettygate & Westlands is £48,900 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 2.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Westlands Country Park.
Prettygate & Westlands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,731 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Prettygate & Westlands has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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 of residents in Prettygate & Westlands is £48,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO3 4RQ.
Prettygate & Westlands near CO3 4RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Prettygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £970,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £455,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £188,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £309,000 |
10 years price trend in Prettygate
In the CO3 4RQ postcode area, located within Prettygate & Westlands, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leather Bottle | Ash Way, Colchester, CO3 9FN | |
| 0.1 mi | Berechurch Arms | 177 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RG | |
| 0.5 mi | The Prettygate | Cotman Road, Colchester, CO3 4NW |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.