Postcode CO4 3LB is located in an urban city, within the Greenstead ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Greenstead area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenstead is £43,876 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex), about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greenstead Park.
Greenstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,486 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Greenstead has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Greenstead is £43,876 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO4 3LB.
Greenstead near CO4 3LB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.5 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 3LB.
In the CO4 3LB postcode area, located within Greenstead, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 3LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 24-26 Hunwicke Road, Colchester, CO4 3XZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for CO4 3LB, 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 3LB records about 78 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CO4 3LB in Greenstead is £277,500 (about £309 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CO4 3LB, 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 3LB is Hythe (Essex), about 1,392 m away.
CO4 3LB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,486 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 3LB 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.