Postcode CO4 3BE 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 180.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Greenstead is £33,900 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Greenstead Park.
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.
Greenstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 180.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.0% 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.
The average income of residents in Greenstead is £33,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from CO4 3BE.
Greenstead near CO4 3BE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Greenstead Park | Large | Walking directions to Greenstead Park |
| 0.2 mi | St. Andrews Park | Small | Walking directions to St. Andrews Park |
| 0.4 mi | Love Hill Lawn | Small | Walking directions to Love Hill Lawn |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £240,250 |
10 year median price trend in Greenstead
In the CO4 3BE postcode area, located within Greenstead, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 3BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2TE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 24-26 Hunwicke Road, Colchester, CO4 3XZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Hythe Convenience Store | Hythe Quay, Colchester, CO2 8JD | Walking directions to Hythe Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Daily | 185 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DB | Walking directions to Co-op Daily |
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.