Postcode CO4 5ZQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 115.8 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 1.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 115.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from CO4 5ZQ.
Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath near CO4 5ZQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mill Road Sports Ground | Large | Walking directions to Mill Road Sports Ground |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £286,250 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 | 36 | £462,500 |
| Flats | 22 | £158,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £262,500 |
10 year median price trend in Highwoods
In the CO4 5ZQ postcode area, located within Mile End North, Braiswick & Kingswood Heath, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 5ZQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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: 16/01/2026.