Postcode CO4 9BE 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.2 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 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is High Woods Country Park.
Highwoods has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Highwoods has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from CO4 9BE.
Highwoods near CO4 9BE 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | High Woods Country Park | Large | Walking directions to High Woods Country Park |
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 9BE postcode area, located within Highwoods, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 9BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Myland Hall Chase, Colchester, CO4 0EU | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9ED | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Express St Johns Store | Colchester, CO4 0HW | Walking directions to Premier Express St Johns Store |
| 0.5 mi | McColl's | 54 St Christopher Road, Colchester, CO4 0NB | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 48-52 St Christopher Road, Colchester, CO4 0NB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.