Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CO4 postcode area, covering Colchester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£209,703
Median price
£185,000
5-year trend
+28.3%
Total sales
30,677
The CO4 area has 1,067 individual postcodes with 30,677 registered sales. Prices are +47.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Colchester. The five-year price movement is +28.3%.
Britain's oldest recorded town with a strong commuter market, fast trains to London Liverpool Street and a large garrison economy.
🚆 Main station
Colchester
⏱️ London commute
~45 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Colchester Royal Grammar School (Outstanding)
With an average of £209,703, CO4 is a mid-range area, +47.4% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 30,677 recorded sales across 1,067 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CO4 is +28.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CO4 9UX
£118,828 avg · 241 sales
CO4 5RY
£166,013 avg · 203 sales
CO4 9EA
£194,969 avg · 199 sales
CO4 9RU
£127,445 avg · 196 sales
CO4 9XT
£129,087 avg · 195 sales
CO4 5SE
£215,311 avg · 177 sales
CO4 9WG
£102,386 avg · 170 sales
CO4 9FF
£239,345 avg · 158 sales
CO4 9TT
£80,768 avg · 157 sales
This CO4 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CO4 postcode area is £209,703, based on 30,677 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Colchester.
Properties in CO4 average £209,703, which is +47.4% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£185,000) is 11.8% below the average (£209,703), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CO4 have moved +28.3% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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