Postcode CO4 9QP is located in an urban city, within the Highwoods area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Highwoods area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highwoods is £65,562 per year. The median sale price in Highwoods is £300,000 (around £374 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £378,750. The nearest station is Colchester, 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 21,496 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Highwoods has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.2 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from CO4 9QP.
Highwoods near CO4 9QP 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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £374 per square foot) in Highwoods area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £450,000 | £381 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £325,000 | £397 |
| Terraced | 38 | £255,000 | £399 |
| Flats | 18 | £152,500 | £294 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £127,000 | £252,500 | £212,500 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £125,000 | £235,000 | £225,000 |
| 2018 | £349,975 | £144,250 | £250,500 | £227,500 |
| 2019 | £391,500 | £133,000 | £260,000 | £227,000 |
| 2020 | £354,000 | £145,000 | £250,000 | £231,500 |
| 2021 | £412,500 | £142,000 | £280,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £162,500 | £281,000 | £277,500 |
| 2023 | £465,000 | £155,500 | £295,000 | £270,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £154,000 | £300,000 | £267,500 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £158,000 | £310,000 | £266,250 |
| 2026 | £445,000 | £147,500 | £310,000 | £258,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £305 | £262 | £300 | £296 |
| 2017 | £300 | £275 | £320 | £319 |
| 2018 | £306 | £274 | £314 | £329 |
| 2019 | £292 | £243 | £313 | £326 |
| 2020 | £305 | £253 | £321 | £325 |
| 2021 | £348 | £277 | £343 | £344 |
| 2022 | £410 | £301 | £387 | £405 |
| 2023 | £381 | £298 | £403 | £401 |
| 2024 | £358 | £288 | £397 | £400 |
| 2025 | £383 | £299 | £399 | £401 |
| 2026 | £389 | £269 | £379 | £398 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO4 9QP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec 2025 | K P Evans & Co Ltd, 13A, Telford Way, Colchester, CO4 9QP | Other | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | C3 Imaging Ltd, Telford Way, Colchester, CO4 9QP | Other | Freehold | £860,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 8, Crown Court, Colchester, CO4 9TZ | Other | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 584, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 9HB | Detached | Freehold | £585,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 6, Herbert Way, Colchester, CO4 9BG | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the CO4 9QP postcode area, located within Highwoods, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Brinkley Grove Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | The Gilberd School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2018. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2013. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO4 9QP
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO4 9QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Ettritch
Highwoods - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO4 9QP records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around CO4 9QP in Highwoods is £300,000 (about £374 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CO4 9QP, including Brinkley Grove Primary School (Good), The Gilberd School (Outstanding) and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CO4 9QP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,496 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO4 9QP is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Ettritch (Reform UK).