Postcode CO7 9HU 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wivenhoe & University is £46,300 per year. The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wivenhoe Park.
Wivenhoe & University has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Wivenhoe & University has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Wivenhoe & University is £46,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO7 9HU.
Wivenhoe & University near CO7 9HU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wivenhoe Park | Large | Walking directions to Wivenhoe Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £329,000 in Wivenhoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £792,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £401,250 |
| Flats | 8 | £237,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £307,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wivenhoe
In the CO7 9HU postcode area, located within Wivenhoe & University, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO7 9HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Store | Boundary Road, Colchester, CO4 3SQ | Walking directions to The Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Extra Store | Boundary Road, Colchester, CO4 3SQ | Walking directions to The Extra Store |
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.