Postcode CO3 4TB is located in an urban city, within the Shrub End ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Shrub End area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shrub End is £48,300 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Westlands Country Park.
Shrub End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Shrub End has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Shrub End is £48,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO3 4TB.
Shrub End near CO3 4TB 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westlands Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Westlands Country Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Shrub End area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £990,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £189,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £333,750 |
| Terraced | 22 | £302,500 |
10 year median price trend in Shrub End
In the CO3 4TB postcode area, located within Shrub End, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO3 4TB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 5 Plume Avenue, Colchester, CO3 4PG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 246 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4SA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9EB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Gosbecks Road, Colchester, CO2 9JT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | McColl's | 100 The Commons, Colchester, CO3 4NW | Walking directions to McColl's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.