Postcode report
Is CO4 3EP a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CO4 3EP: area rating, property, schools and local change
CO4 3EP is a postcode in Greenstead, Colchester, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CO4 3EP, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CO4 3EP are local prosperity and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CO4 3EP is based on Colchester 022 Census 2021. It covers 14,109 residents, 3,022 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near CO4 3EP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CO4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £350k from 96 rolling sales, up 9.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CO4 3EP can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CO4 3EP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CO4 3EP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CO4 3EP
Is CO4 3EP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 40% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CO4 3EP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CO4 3EP?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CO4 3EP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CO4 3EP?
LocaleIQ matched CO4 3EP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CO4 3EP?
The latest median sold price is £350k based on 96 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CO4 3EP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.