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CO4 0AF

Ipswich Road

St Anne's and St John's

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Detailed insights for CO4 0AF

Overview

Postcode CO4 0AF is located in an urban city, within the St Anne's and St John's area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Parson's Heath area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Parson's Heath is £55,340 per year. The median sale price in St Anne's and St John's is £325,000 (around £344 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £283,125 and £388,125. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex), about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Parson's Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,690 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Parson's Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Parson's Heath is £55,340 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from CO4 0AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Parson's Heath near CO4 0AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CO4 0AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hythe (Essex)

N/A

Walking directions to Hythe (Essex)
0.9 mi

Colchester Town

N/A

Walking directions to Colchester Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
6,598.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.6(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.45(-10%)
Vehicle crime
7.46(+70%)
Public order
6.72(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
82.44%
Other White
14
3.97%
Other Asian
10
2.83%
African
9
2.55%
Indian
8
2.27%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
26.06%
No qualifications
60
21.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.61%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.97%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
37.04%
Owns with a mortgage
57
35.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
18.52%
Other social rented
7
4.32%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.7%
Total households: 162

Property prices in St Anne's and St John's

Median price: £325,000
Price per sq ft: £344
Sales (last 12 months): 134
Typical range (middle 50%): £283K – £388K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £344 per square foot) in St Anne's and St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £815,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Anne's and St John's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£381,250£356
Semi-Detached59£320,000£344
Terraced20£280,250£321
Flats9£137,000£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Anne's and St John's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Anne's and St John's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£349,000£141,500£240,000£185,000
2017£319,995£138,000£250,000£200,000
2018£340,000£152,000£260,000£212,000
2019£325,000£155,000£251,000£215,500
2020£325,000£141,000£265,000£219,500
2021£342,500£155,000£282,500£235,000
2022£396,500£161,250£321,000£268,000
2023£390,000£149,000£308,250£245,000
2024£386,500£165,000£295,000£260,500
2025£400,000£173,750£325,000£260,000
2026£365,000£137,000£316,000£280,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Anne's and St John's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Anne's and St John's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£218£257£255
2017£299£236£275£265
2018£293£252£292£314
2019£311£240£282£271
2020£296£229£283£288
2021£330£255£309£292
2022£351£265£357£330
2023£370£265£353£350
2024£351£276£340£341
2025£358£235£357£344
2026£362£240£348£304
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Anne's and St John's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Anne's and St John's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 0AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 0AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 20262, Fiddlers House, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0AFFlatsLeasehold£137,000
29 Aug 2025160B, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0AFTerracedFreehold£300,000
09 Feb 2026115, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
28 Jul 202618, Ripple Way, Colchester, CO4 0AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
02 Mar 202612, Rayleigh Close, Colchester, CO4 0ATFlatsLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the CO4 0AF postcode area, located within Parson's Heath, there are 11 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.

Nearby schools for CO4 0AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryWillow Brook Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt James the Great Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimaryFriars Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO4 0AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CO4 0AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBig Up!118 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0AEWalking directions to Big Up!
0.2 miWaitroseSt Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3EQWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miLidlSt Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3HUWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miAldiCowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YNWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miCo-op Daily185 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DBWalking directions to Co-op Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Colchester district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,029
Band D£2,283
Band E£2,790
Band F£3,297
Band G£3,805
Band H£4,566

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CO4 0AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Smith

St Anne's & St John's - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Pam Cox

Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictColchesterE07000071
Parliamentary ConstituencyColchesterE14001176
ParishColchester, unparished areaE43000228
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Parson's HeathE02006922
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Colchester 022DE01021702
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CO4 0AF

Is CO4 0AF (Parson's Heath) safe?

The area around CO4 0AF records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CO4 0AF?

The median sale price around CO4 0AF in St Anne's and St John's is £325,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CO4 0AF?

There are 12 schools close to CO4 0AF, including Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery (Good), St James the Great Church of England Primary School (Good) and Friars Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CO4 0AF?

The closest station to CO4 0AF is Hythe (Essex), about 1,385 m away.

How deprived is the area around CO4 0AF?

CO4 0AF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,690 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CO4 0AF (Parson's Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO4 0AF is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Smith (Liberal Democrats).