Postcode CO4 3SE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Wivenhoe ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wivenhoe & University area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wivenhoe & University is £46,300 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wivenhoe & University has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Wivenhoe & University has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wivenhoe & University is £46,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO4 3SE.
Wivenhoe & University near CO4 3SE 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £329,000 in Wivenhoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £792,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £401,250 |
| Flats | 8 | £237,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £307,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wivenhoe
In the CO4 3SE postcode area, located within Wivenhoe & University, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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: 01/12/2025.