Postcode CO4 5UG is located in an urban city, within the Lexden and Braiswick ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Mile End South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Mile End South is £74,031 per year. The nearest station is Colchester located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO4 5UG.
Mile End South near CO4 5UG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Colchester | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bergholt Rd Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bergholt Rd Park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Lexden and Braiswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £1,790,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £228,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £354,970 |
| Terraced | 7 | £258,000 |
| Detached | 60 | £547,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lexden and Braiswick
In the CO4 5UG postcode area, located within Mile End South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 5UG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 124 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ | Walking directions to Spar |
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 5UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sara Jane Naylor
Lexden & Braiswick - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.