Postcode CO4 5GL is located in an urban city, within the Highwoods ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Highwoods area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highwoods is £49,200 per year. The nearest station is Colchester located about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mill Road Sports Ground.
Highwoods has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Highwoods has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Highwoods is £49,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO4 5GL.
Highwoods near CO4 5GL 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mill Road Sports Ground | Large | Walking directions to Mill Road Sports Ground |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £297,000 in Highwoods area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £755,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £452,500 |
| Flats | 23 | £162,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £308,750 |
| Terraced | 50 | £267,500 |
10 year median price trend in Highwoods
In the CO4 5GL postcode area, located within Highwoods, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 5GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Park Shop + Cafe | The Crescent, Colchester, CO4 9QQ | Walking directions to Park Shop + Cafe |
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.