Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

HIGHWOODS SQUARE, CO4 9SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHWOODS SQUARE, CO4 9SW.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO4 9SW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
workEmployment
4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CO4 9SW is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 31.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO4 9SW is a safe, established residential area on Highwoods Square, 0.4km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Highwoods ward and the Colchester constituency.

CO4 9SW is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 31.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 9SW are sourced from Output Area E00176404 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 9SW. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 132,000

2 sales · Mean £ 132,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO4 9SW has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Public order12
Vehicle crime12
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Highwoods Community Primary School

Good427 pupils0.1 km
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The Trinity School

123 pupils0.7 km
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The Gilberd School

Outstanding1573 pupils0.7 km
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Brinkley Grove Primary School

Good405 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Queen Boudica Primary School

Good404 pupils1.3 km
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Camulos Academy

Good409 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Sweet Delights0.9 km
  • Fitness For Less0.9 km
  • joe?s little coffee shop0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • St John's News0.9 km
  • Lighters Newsagents0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station1.9 km
  • Colchester2.2 km
  • Colchester Town2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Highwoods Square0.1 km
  • Highwoods Square0.1 km
  • Highwoods Square0.1 km
  • Victoria Gardens0.2 km
  • Victoria Gardens0.2 km