Postcode CO4 3DU is located in an urban city, within the St Anne's and St John's area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Parson's Heath area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Parson's Heath is £55,340 per year. The median sale price in St Anne's and St John's is £325,000 (around £344 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £283,125 and £388,125. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex), about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Parson's Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,619 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Parson's Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% 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 per household in Parson's Heath is £55,340 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from CO4 3DU.
Parson's Heath near CO4 3DU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £344 per square foot) in St Anne's and St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £381,250 | £356 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £320,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 20 | £280,250 | £321 |
| Flats | 9 | £137,000 | £240 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £349,000 | £141,500 | £240,000 | £185,000 |
| 2017 | £319,995 | £138,000 | £250,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £152,000 | £260,000 | £212,000 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £155,000 | £251,000 | £215,500 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £141,000 | £265,000 | £219,500 |
| 2021 | £342,500 | £155,000 | £282,500 | £235,000 |
| 2022 | £396,500 | £161,250 | £321,000 | £268,000 |
| 2023 | £390,000 | £149,000 | £308,250 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £386,500 | £165,000 | £295,000 | £260,500 |
| 2025 | £400,000 | £173,750 | £325,000 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £137,000 | £316,000 | £280,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279 | £218 | £257 | £255 |
| 2017 | £299 | £236 | £275 | £265 |
| 2018 | £293 | £252 | £292 | £314 |
| 2019 | £311 | £240 | £282 | £271 |
| 2020 | £296 | £229 | £283 | £288 |
| 2021 | £330 | £255 | £309 | £292 |
| 2022 | £351 | £265 | £357 | £330 |
| 2023 | £370 | £265 | £353 | £350 |
| 2024 | £351 | £276 | £340 | £341 |
| 2025 | £358 | £235 | £357 | £344 |
| 2026 | £362 | £240 | £348 | £304 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 3DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2025 | 9, Tara Close, Colchester, CO4 3DP | Terraced | Freehold | £197,500 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 288, Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 282, Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DL | Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 322, Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3HP | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 25, Churnwood Road, Colchester, CO4 3HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £425,000 |
In the CO4 3DU postcode area, located within Parson's Heath, there are 9 primary and 1 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 | Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Roach Vale Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hazelmere Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jul 2022. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO4 3DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Galaxy Food & Wine | 229 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DG | Walking directions to Premier Galaxy Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 19A Bromley Road, Colchester, CO4 3JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Daily | 185 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DB | Walking directions to Co-op Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 48-52 St Christopher Road, Colchester, CO4 0NB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Smith
St Anne's & St John's - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO4 3DU records about 52 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, vehicle crime and public order.
The median sale price around CO4 3DU in St Anne's and St John's is £325,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CO4 3DU, including Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good), Roach Vale Primary School (Good) and Hazelmere Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO4 3DU is Hythe (Essex), about 1,328 m away.
CO4 3DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,619 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 3DU is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Smith (Liberal Democrats).