Postcode CO4 3ZE is located in an urban city, within the Wivenhoe area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Greenstead area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 Wivenhoe is £315,000 (around £380 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £400,000. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex), about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wivenhoe Park.
Greenstead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,353 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Greenstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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 0 ft away from CO4 3ZE.
Greenstead near CO4 3ZE has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wivenhoe Park | Large | Walking directions to Wivenhoe Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £380 per square foot) in Wivenhoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £380,000 | £395 |
| Flats | 7 | £305,000 | £434 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £296,000 | £354 |
| Terraced | 25 | £275,000 | £392 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £380,000 | £200,000 | £246,500 | £243,748 |
| 2017 | £352,000 | £163,500 | £263,000 | £248,000 |
| 2018 | £358,000 | £193,000 | £279,998 | £252,500 |
| 2019 | £351,250 | £254,750 | £277,250 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | £346,000 | £198,750 | £275,000 | £268,750 |
| 2021 | £387,500 | £268,000 | £315,000 | £277,000 |
| 2022 | £471,500 | £253,000 | £314,000 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | £480,000 | £262,500 | £325,000 | £312,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £202,250 | £302,500 | £300,000 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £250,000 | £300,000 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £397,500 | £284,500 | £292,500 | £273,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290 | £342 | £298 | £274 |
| 2017 | £333 | £291 | £288 | £324 |
| 2018 | £326 | £356 | £313 | £300 |
| 2019 | £325 | £332 | £322 | £347 |
| 2020 | £320 | £315 | £321 | £311 |
| 2021 | £348 | £322 | £372 | £361 |
| 2022 | £395 | £390 | £376 | £383 |
| 2023 | £390 | £395 | £373 | £403 |
| 2024 | £407 | £407 | £369 | £362 |
| 2025 | £362 | £396 | £328 | £377 |
| 2026 | £442 | £416 | £366 | £401 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 3ZE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 2, Triumph Close, Colchester, CO4 3GG | Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 6, Ballantyne Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GL | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 37, Ballantyne Drive, Colchester, CO2 8XZ | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 31, Ballantyne Drive, Colchester, CO2 8XZ | Flats | Leasehold | £113,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 55, Ballantyne Drive, Colchester, CO2 8XZ | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the CO4 3ZE postcode area, located within Greenstead, there are 3 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Unity Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Kendall Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Old Heath Community Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO4 3ZE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Mini Store | Annan Road, Colchester, CO4 3ZH | Walking directions to The Mini Store |
| 0.2 mi | C Store | Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GT | Walking directions to C Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Store | Boundary Road, Colchester, CO4 3SQ | Walking directions to The Store |
| 0.4 mi | Starry Mart | Caelum Drive, Colchester, CO2 8FN | Walking directions to Starry Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Haven Road, Colchester, CO2 8JB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 3ZE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrea Luxford Vaughan
Wivenhoe - Elected 7 May 2026
Bernard Jenkin
Harwich and North Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO4 3ZE records about 118 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, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around CO4 3ZE in Wivenhoe is £315,000 (about £380 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to CO4 3ZE, including Unity Primary Academy (Good), Kendall Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Old Heath Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO4 3ZE is Hythe (Essex), about 994 m away.
CO4 3ZE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,353 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Harwich and North Essex covering CO4 3ZE is Bernard Jenkin (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrea Luxford Vaughan (Liberal Democrats).