Postcode CO4 3FE 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Parson's Heath is £55,340 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Parson's Heath has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,072 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Parson's Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Parson's Heath is £55,340 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO4 3FE.
Parson's Heath near CO4 3FE 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 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 | 20 | £392,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £272,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Greenstead
In the CO4 3FE postcode area, located within Parson's Heath, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 3FE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 19A Bromley Road, Colchester, CO4 3JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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: 16/01/2026.