Postcode CO4 5GR 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 1.7 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 5GR.
Highwoods near CO4 5GR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Highwoods area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £750,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £466,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £162,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 56 | £268,750 |
10 years price trend in Highwoods
In the CO4 5GR postcode area, located within Highwoods, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.