Postcode CO4 0ET is located in an urban city, within the Highwoods ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Highwoods area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highwoods is £65,562 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Highwoods has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Highwoods has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from CO4 0ET.
Highwoods near CO4 0ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £284,000 in Highwoods area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £755,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £302,500 |
| Flats | 19 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £263,500 |
10 year median price trend in Highwoods
In the CO4 0ET postcode area, located within Highwoods, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 0ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Myland Hall Chase, Colchester, CO4 0EU | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express St Johns Store | Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0HW | Walking directions to Premier Express St Johns Store |
| 0.3 mi | McColl's | 54 St Christopher Road, Colchester, CO4 0NB | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 48-52 St Christopher Road, Colchester, CO4 0NB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9ED | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 CO4 0ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Ettritch
Highwoods - 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.