Postcode insights

CO4 3AG

St Andrews Avenue

Greenstead

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Detailed insights for CO4 3AG

Overview

Postcode CO4 3AG is located in an urban city, within the Greenstead ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Greenstead area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenstead is £43,876 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greenstead Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Greenstead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Greenstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Greenstead is £43,876 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from CO4 3AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Greenstead near CO4 3AG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CO4 3AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Hythe (Essex)

N/A

Walking directions to Hythe (Essex)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CO4 3AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGreenstead ParkLargeWalking directions to Greenstead Park
0.2 miSt. Andrews ParkSmallWalking directions to St. Andrews Park
0.4 miLove Hill LawnSmallWalking directions to Love Hill Lawn

Area Profile

Population
154
Population density
6,352.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
80.42(+155%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.8(+54%)
Other theft
17.8(+225%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.57(+161%)
Public order
16.57(+224%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
58.97%
Other White
20
12.82%
African
10
6.41%
Chinese
8
5.13%
Other
8
5.13%
Total population: 156

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
46
33.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
27.74%
No qualifications
25
18.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
8.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
5.84%
Total 16+ residents: 137

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
23
51.11%
Owns outright
12
26.67%
Owns with a mortgage
4
8.89%
Social rents from council
2
4.44%
Other social rented
2
4.44%
Total households: 45

Property prices in Greenstead

Median price£277,500
Price per sq ft£309
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £324K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £309 per square foot) in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£385,000£317
Semi-Detached28£280,000£344
Terraced27£230,000£302
Flats16£145,000£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greenstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£276,250£130,000£199,995£205,000
2017£305,000£145,000£225,000£194,000
2018£302,500£164,500£229,000£211,000
2019£305,000£151,000£227,000£200,000
2020£327,500£159,000£228,000£214,500
2021£350,000£152,000£264,500£233,750
2022£367,000£175,000£271,000£270,000
2023£345,000£165,000£269,000£245,000
2024£400,000£132,500£280,000£250,000
2025£365,000£162,500£280,000£245,000
2026£390,000£145,000£310,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270£217£238£223
2017£267£235£286£230
2018£294£257£287£239
2019£283£264£283£225
2020£301£233£279£268
2021£292£287£284£276
2022£334£253£339£327
2023£377£264£343£307
2024£295£237£304£308
2025£314£244£324£297
2026£314£256£319£294
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greenstead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 3AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 3AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025228, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
05 Nov 2025198A, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AGDetachedFreehold£400,000
11 Mar 2025196, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AGDetachedFreehold£310,000
23 Jan 2026218, Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
19 Dec 20258, Alefounder Close, Colchester, CO4 3URTerracedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the CO4 3AG postcode area, located within Greenstead, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CO4 3AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryUnity Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryHazelmere Infant School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHazelmere Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 3AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CO4 3AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoGreenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2TEWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miOne Stop24-26 Hunwicke Road, Colchester, CO4 3XZWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miHythe Convenience StoreHythe Quay, Colchester, CO2 8JDWalking directions to Hythe Convenience Store
0.4 miC StoreQuayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GTWalking directions to C Store
0.5 miCo-op FoodHaven Road, Colchester, CO2 8JBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Colchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,461
Band B£1,705
Band C£1,949
Band D£2,192
Band E£2,679
Band F£3,166
Band G£3,653
Band H£4,384

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 3AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daryl Swain

Greenstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Pam Cox

Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictColchesterE07000071
Parliamentary ConstituencyColchesterE14001176
WardGreensteadE05010829
ParishColchester, unparished areaE43000228
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GreensteadE02004513
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Colchester 008HE01033722
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CO4 3AG

Is CO4 3AG (Greenstead) safe?

The area around CO4 3AG records about 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CO4 3AG?

The median sale price around CO4 3AG in Greenstead is £277,500 (about £309 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CO4 3AG?

There are 10 schools close to CO4 3AG, including Unity Primary Academy (Requires improvement), Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery (Good) and Hazelmere Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CO4 3AG?

The closest station to CO4 3AG is Hythe (Essex), about 290 m away.

How deprived is the area around CO4 3AG?

CO4 3AG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CO4 3AG (Greenstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO4 3AG is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daryl Swain (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.