Postcode CO4 9QX 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 67.0 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 1.9 miles away. There are 4 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 67.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Highwoods is £49,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO4 9QX.
Highwoods near CO4 9QX 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9QX postcode area, located within Highwoods, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO4 9QX
| 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: 01/12/2025.