Postcode insights

CO4 3FF

Woodpecker Close

Greenstead

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Detailed insights for CO4 3FF

Overview

Postcode CO4 3FF 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 nearest station is Hythe (Essex), about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Greenstead Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Parson's Heath has an average 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.

Crime level

7/10

Parson's Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Parson's Heath is £55,340 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO4 3FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Parson's Heath near CO4 3FF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CO4 3FF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGreenstead ParkLargeWalking directions to Greenstead Park

Area Profile

Population
456
Population density
4,497 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.79(+20%)
Public order
7.15(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-3%)
Vehicle crime
6.13(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.6(-60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
388
84.9%
African
22
4.81%
Other White
22
4.81%
Other Black
5
1.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.09%
Total population: 457

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
31.28%
Level 3 (A level)
97
24.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
10.26%
No qualifications
38
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 390

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
48.78%
Owns outright
75
45.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.05%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.83%
Social rents from council
1
0.61%
Total households: 164

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 3FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 3FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 20257, Woodpecker Close, Colchester, CO4 3FFDetachedFreehold£310,000
28 Mar 20257, Woodpecker Close, Colchester, CO4 3FFDetachedFreehold£310,000
15 May 20261, Longridge, Colchester, CO4 3FDDetachedFreehold£435,000
12 Dec 202535, Longridge, Colchester, CO4 3FDDetachedFreehold£345,000
09 Sept 20253, Longridge, Colchester, CO4 3FDDetachedFreehold£485,000

Schools

In the CO4 3FF postcode area, located within Parson's Heath, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CO4 3FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryColchester AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRoach Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHazelmere Infant School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 3FF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CO4 3FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco Express19A Bromley Road, Colchester, CO4 3JEWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3FF, 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)Parson's HeathE02006922
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Colchester 022GE01021705
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CO4 3FF

Is CO4 3FF (Parson's Heath) safe?

The area around CO4 3FF records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CO4 3FF?

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

What schools are near CO4 3FF?

There are 7 schools close to CO4 3FF, including Colchester Academy (Good), Roach Vale Primary School (Good) and Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CO4 3FF?

CO4 3FF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,072 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CO4 3FF (Parson's Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO4 3FF 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.