Postcode CO7 9HH is located in a rural town, within the Wivenhoe ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wivenhoe & University area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wivenhoe & University is £64,951 per year. The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wivenhoe & University has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Wivenhoe & University has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wivenhoe & University is £64,951 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO7 9HH.
Wivenhoe & University near CO7 9HH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wivenhoe | N/A | Walking directions to Wivenhoe |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Wivenhoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £298,500 |
| Terraced | 23 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wivenhoe
In the CO7 9HH postcode area, located within Wivenhoe & University, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO7 9HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Crossways Stores | The Cross, Colchester, CO7 9QL | Walking directions to Crossways Stores |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Vine Parade, Colchester, CO7 9HA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | East of England CO-OP | 2 The Avenue, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AH | Walking directions to East of England CO-OP |
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.