Postcode CO4 0SA is located in an urban city, within the Highwoods area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Highwoods area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highwoods is £65,562 per year. The median sale price in Highwoods is £300,000 (around £374 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £378,750. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex), about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Highwoods has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,697 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Highwoods has an average crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from CO4 0SA.
Highwoods near CO4 0SA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £374 per square foot) in Highwoods area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £450,000 | £381 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £325,000 | £397 |
| Terraced | 38 | £255,000 | £399 |
| Flats | 18 | £152,500 | £294 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £127,000 | £252,500 | £212,500 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £125,000 | £235,000 | £225,000 |
| 2018 | £349,975 | £144,250 | £250,500 | £227,500 |
| 2019 | £391,500 | £133,000 | £260,000 | £227,000 |
| 2020 | £354,000 | £145,000 | £250,000 | £231,500 |
| 2021 | £412,500 | £142,000 | £280,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £162,500 | £281,000 | £277,500 |
| 2023 | £465,000 | £155,500 | £295,000 | £270,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £154,000 | £300,000 | £267,500 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £158,000 | £310,000 | £266,250 |
| 2026 | £445,000 | £147,500 | £310,000 | £258,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £305 | £262 | £300 | £296 |
| 2017 | £300 | £275 | £320 | £319 |
| 2018 | £306 | £274 | £314 | £329 |
| 2019 | £292 | £243 | £313 | £326 |
| 2020 | £305 | £253 | £321 | £325 |
| 2021 | £348 | £277 | £343 | £344 |
| 2022 | £410 | £301 | £387 | £405 |
| 2023 | £381 | £298 | £403 | £401 |
| 2024 | £358 | £288 | £397 | £400 |
| 2025 | £383 | £299 | £399 | £401 |
| 2026 | £389 | £269 | £379 | £398 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 0SA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 292, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0ES | Other | Freehold | £769,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2026 | 345, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0HN | Detached | Freehold | £456,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 12, Mountain Ash Close, Colchester, CO4 0QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 31, Chalfont Road, Colchester, CO4 0NT | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 24, Upland Drive, Colchester, CO4 0QA | Detached | Freehold | £306,000 |
In the CO4 0SA postcode area, located within Highwoods, there are 10 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Friars Grove Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2013. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO4 0SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express St Johns Store | Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0HW | Walking directions to Premier Express St Johns Store |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Myland Hall Chase, Colchester, CO4 0EU | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 48-52 St Christopher Road, Colchester, CO4 0NB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9ED | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO4 0SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Ettritch
Highwoods - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO4 0SA records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around CO4 0SA in Highwoods is £300,000 (about £374 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CO4 0SA, including Friars Grove Primary School (Good), Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery (Good) and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CO4 0SA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,697 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO4 0SA is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Ettritch (Reform UK).