Postcode CO4 5AQ is located in an urban city, within the Mile End ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Mile End South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mile End South is £74,031 per year. The nearest station is Colchester, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bergholt Rd Park.
Mile End South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Mile End South has an average crime rate, with approximately 66 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mile End South is £74,031 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 181 ft away from CO4 5AQ.
Mile End South near CO4 5AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Colchester | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bergholt Rd Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bergholt Rd Park |
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 (about £347 per square foot) in Mile End area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £465,000 | £382 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £348,750 | £360 |
| Terraced | 43 | £325,000 | £347 |
| Flats | 47 | £190,000 | £289 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £370,000 | £154,000 | £275,000 | £250,000 |
| 2017 | £380,000 | £172,000 | £290,000 | £262,500 |
| 2018 | £369,995 | £185,000 | £314,995 | £269,995 |
| 2019 | £365,000 | £183,500 | £299,995 | £313,995 |
| 2020 | £415,000 | £180,000 | £325,000 | £314,995 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £180,000 | £325,000 | £320,000 |
| 2022 | £439,950 | £200,000 | £349,950 | £340,000 |
| 2023 | £455,000 | £190,000 | £345,000 | £307,500 |
| 2024 | £475,000 | £190,000 | £332,500 | £307,500 |
| 2025 | £467,500 | £185,000 | £350,000 | £318,000 |
| 2026 | £460,000 | £220,000 | £340,000 | £332,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £287 | £244 | £284 | £275 |
| 2017 | £306 | £267 | £298 | £290 |
| 2018 | £310 | £277 | £292 | £318 |
| 2019 | £316 | £277 | £319 | £284 |
| 2020 | £310 | £271 | £292 | £293 |
| 2021 | £321 | £282 | £315 | £301 |
| 2022 | £377 | £303 | £367 | £349 |
| 2023 | £391 | £289 | £369 | £339 |
| 2024 | £382 | £291 | £361 | £327 |
| 2025 | £385 | £290 | £376 | £345 |
| 2026 | £381 | £280 | £356 | £349 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 5AQ.
In the CO4 5AQ postcode area, located within Mile End South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 5AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | 124 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Petrolea Close, Colchester, CO4 5TU | Walking directions to Asda |
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 5AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David King
Mile End - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO4 5AQ records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around CO4 5AQ in Mile End South is £342,500 (about £347 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CO4 5AQ, including Queen Boudica Primary School (Good), North Primary School and Nursery (Good) and St Helena School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CO4 5AQ is Colchester, about 298 m away.
CO4 5AQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,337 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 5AQ is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David King (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.