Postcode CO4 3BN is located in an urban city, within the Greenstead ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Parson's Heath area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Parson's Heath is £46,700 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Parson's Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Parson's Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.7% 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.
The average income of residents in Parson's Heath is £46,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 168 ft away from CO4 3BN.
Parson's Heath near CO4 3BN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| 0.7 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
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 3BN postcode area, located within Parson's Heath, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 3BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | @M.Y.Convenience | 57 East Street, Colchester, CO1 2TQ | Walking directions to @M.Y.Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3HU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3EQ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Big Up! | 118 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0AE | Walking directions to Big Up! |
| 0.4 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.