Postcode CO4 3LU 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. The average income per household in Greenstead is £43,876 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 39.7% 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 3LU.
Greenstead near CO4 3LU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 £279,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 15 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £245,500 |
| Detached | 28 | £367,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Greenstead
In the CO4 3LU 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 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 3LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daryl Swain
Greenstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.