Postcode CO4 3HL is located in an urban city, within the Greenstead area 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 median sale price in Greenstead is £260,500 (around £295 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £193,750 and £320,000. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex), about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Greenstead Park.
Parson's Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,104 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Parson's Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 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 3HL.
Parson's Heath near CO4 3HL 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 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 |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £260,500 (about £295 per square foot) in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £395,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £292,000 | £313 |
| Terraced | 22 | £227,500 | £289 |
| Flats | 23 | £145,000 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £246,000 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £145,000 | £300,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £316 | £297 |
| 2026 | £314 | £219 | £330 | £230 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 3HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | 8, Salary Close, Colchester, CO4 3HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £297,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 29, Salary Close, Colchester, CO4 3HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £292,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 68, Salary Close, Colchester, CO4 3HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 14, Salary Close, Colchester, CO4 3HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2026 | 74, Bromley Road, Colchester, CO4 3JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the CO4 3HL postcode area, located within Parson's Heath, there are 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Hazelmere Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Roach Vale Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2023. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO4 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 19A Bromley Road, Colchester, CO4 3JE | 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 3HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daryl Swain
Greenstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO4 3HL 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CO4 3HL in Greenstead is £260,500 (about £295 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CO4 3HL, including Hazelmere Junior School (Good), Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery (Requires improvement) and Roach Vale Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO4 3HL is Hythe (Essex), about 1,549 m away.
CO4 3HL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,104 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 3HL is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daryl Swain (Reform UK).