Postcode CO4 5XQ is located in an urban city, within the Highwoods ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath is £79,421 per year. The nearest station is Colchester located about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mill Road Sports Ground.
Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath is £79,421 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO4 5XQ.
Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath near CO4 5XQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mill Road Sports Ground | Large | Walking directions to Mill Road Sports Ground |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £284,000 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 | 32 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £302,500 |
| Flats | 19 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £263,500 |
10 year median price trend in Highwoods
In the CO4 5XQ postcode area, located within Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 5XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Via Urbis Romanae, Colchester, CO4 6AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 5XQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Ettritch
Highwoods - 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.