Postcode CO4 9QF 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 moderate crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highwoods is £65,562 per year. The nearest station is Colchester located about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Highwoods has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Highwoods has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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 per household in Highwoods is £65,562 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from CO4 9QF.
Highwoods near CO4 9QF 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9QF postcode area, located within Highwoods, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 9QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.