Postcode CO4 3JL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greenstead Park.
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.
Parson's Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO4 3JL.
Parson's Heath near CO4 3JL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Greenstead Park | Large | Walking directions to Greenstead Park |
| 0.4 mi | St. Andrews Park | Small | Walking directions to St. Andrews Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £385,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £280,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 27 | £230,000 | £302 |
| Flats | 16 | £145,000 | £247 |
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 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £145,000 | £310,000 | £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 | £324 | £297 |
| 2026 | £314 | £256 | £319 | £294 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 3JL.
In the CO4 3JL postcode area, located within Parson's Heath, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 3JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 19A Bromley Road, Colchester, CO4 3JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Galaxy Food & Wine | 229 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DG | Walking directions to Premier Galaxy Food & Wine |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for CO4 3JL, 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 3JL 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.
The median sale price around CO4 3JL in Parson's Heath is £277,500 (about £309 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CO4 3JL, including Colchester Academy (Good), Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery (Good) and Hazelmere Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CO4 3JL is Hythe (Essex), about 1,190 m away.
CO4 3JL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO4 3JL is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daryl Swain (Reform UK).
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.