Postcode CO7 9JQ 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 of residents in Wivenhoe & University is £46,300 per year. The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 1.1 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 residents each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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 9JQ.
Wivenhoe & University near CO7 9JQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9JQ 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 9JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Vine Parade, Colchester, CO7 9HA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Crossways Stores | The Cross, Colchester, CO7 9QL | Walking directions to Crossways Stores |
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.