Postcode CO4 3RP 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.2 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Greenstead Park.
Greenstead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Greenstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.5% 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 3RP.
Greenstead near CO4 3RP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 mi | St. Andrews Park | Small | Walking directions to St. Andrews Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £392,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £272,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Greenstead
In the CO4 3RP postcode area, located within Greenstead, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 3RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Daily | 185 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DB | Walking directions to Co-op Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Galaxy Food & Wine | 229 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DG | Walking directions to Premier Galaxy Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2TE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3HU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 24-26 Hunwicke Road, Colchester, CO4 3XZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.