Postcode CO4 3NJ is located in an urban city, within the Greenstead area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Greenstead area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenstead is £43,876 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greenstead Park.
Greenstead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,850 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Greenstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from CO4 3NJ.
Greenstead near CO4 3NJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Greenstead Park | Large | Walking directions to Greenstead Park |
| 0.4 mi | St. Andrews Park | Small | Walking directions to St. Andrews 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 3NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 45, Spruce Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3NX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 18, Spruce Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3NX | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 2, Laburnum Grove, Colchester, CO4 3NB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 8, Laburnum Grove, Colchester, CO4 3NB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 16, Hickory Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the CO4 3NJ postcode area, located within Greenstead, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Colchester Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hazelmere Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO4 3NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Galaxy Food & Wine | 229 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DG | Walking directions to Premier Galaxy Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 19A Bromley Road, Colchester, CO4 3JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Daily | 185 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DB | Walking directions to Co-op Daily |
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 3NJ, 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 3NJ records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CO4 3NJ in Greenstead is £260,500 (about £295 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CO4 3NJ, including Colchester Academy (Good), Hazelmere Junior School (Good) and Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO4 3NJ is Hythe (Essex), about 1,103 m away.
CO4 3NJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,850 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 3NJ is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daryl Swain (Reform UK).