CO4 3AB postcode in Colchester, Essex
CO4 3AB is a postcode in Colchester, in the Greenstead ward. It is in the Colchester parliamentary constituency and the Essex police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where CO4 3AB is, and what is near it
- CO4 3AB
- Other postcodes in CO4 3: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 11 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.8821, longitude 0.9345)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after CO4 3AB?
- ColchesterDistrict council Colchester: bins, council tax, planning
- EssexCounty council Essex: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around CO4 3AB Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- EssexPolice force area
- ColchesterParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Pam Cox (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Pam Cox
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at CO4 3AB?
Every home and business at CO4 3AB can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Colchester: 82%
Colchester: 97%
The line marks the figure across Colchester.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at CO4 3AB?
BinDayBuddy does not read Colchester City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Colchester City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is CO4 3AB at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 16 homes and businesses at CO4 3AB. 16 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Colchester
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for CO4 3AB: 910 properties in Colchester are at high risk (0.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Colchester
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of CO4 3AB is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 10:11 on 22 October 2026.
- The tidal River Colne upstream of the Colne BarrierFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: The tidal River Colne upstream of the Colne Barrier
- The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 10:11 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near CO4 3AB?
Homes in CO4 3 sold for a typical £300,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 105 sales, up 7.1% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £400,000 29 sales
- Semi-detached £300,000 42 sales
- Terraced £248,000 18 sales
- Flat or maisonette £150,000 16 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole CO4 district: a typical £325,000 from 535 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in CO4 3AB
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in CO4 3AB from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 29 April 2024. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near CO4 3AB?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 700 homes in the neighbourhood around CO4 3AB. The largest share of them, 40%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (66%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Colchester for 2026‑27: £2,283. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,522 (band A) to £3,805 (band G); band B, the most common, is £1,776.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 270 (39%) | £1,522 |
| Band B | about 280 (40%) | £1,776 |
| Band C | about 70 (10%) | £2,029 |
| Band D | about 40 (6%) | £2,283 |
| Band E | about 20 (3%) | £2,790 |
| Band F | about 10 (1%) | £3,297 |
| Band G | about 10 (1%) | £3,805 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,566 |
When the homes were built
- 3% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 11% 1919 to 1939
- 3% 1945 to 1964
- 66% 1965 to 1982
- 8% 1983 to 1999
- 3% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- 5% 2020 or later
2010 to 2019: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Colchester before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of CO4 3AB is in (ONS area E01033722), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near CO4 3AB?
The nearest open schools to CO4 3AB, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to CO4 3AB?
The nearest railway station to the centre of CO4 3AB is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 600 metres away in a straight line.
- Hythe (Essex) Rail Station Railway station 600 mWalk
- Colchester Town Rail Station Railway station 2.1 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
11 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Mascot Square, 131 m away.
More stations near CO4 3AB, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near CO4 3AB?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of CO4 3AB, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Colchester Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 866626 1.9 kmCycle
- East Hill Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 866133 1.9 kmCycle
- Abbey Field Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2025 · Phone 01206 517100 2.5 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near CO4 3AB?
The nearest charging points to the centre of CO4 3AB, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Co-op Local Charging point · 2 chargers 2.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near CO4 3AB?
The nearest to the centre of CO4 3AB, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- LOVE IMPLANTS LTD 600 mWalk
- Wimpole Road Dental Practice Phone 01206 860290 1.4 kmCycle
- Oracle Dental Group - Bromley Road Dental Surgery Phone 01206 870678 1.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to CO4 3AB?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Oaks Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 752121 3.8 kmCycle
- Colchester General Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report October 2025 · Phone 01206 747474 3.9 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near CO4 3AB?
The nearest care homes to the centre of CO4 3AB, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Mickleboro Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2025 · Phone 01206 521995 450 mWalk
- Pinewood and Hollywood Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 791455 900 mWalk
- Colonia Court Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 791952 1.2 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near CO4 3AB?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of CO4 3AB, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Welpharm Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01206 863973 300 mWalk
- The Hythe Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01206 867273 600 mWalk
- Boots, St Edmunds Centre Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; Sun closed · Phone 01206 860837 1.1 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near CO4 3AB?
The nearest vets to the centre of CO4 3AB on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Colne Valley Vetenary Practice 650 mWalk
- RSPCA Essex North East Branch 1.5 kmCycle
- Paws Colchester Phone +44 1206 561407 2.1 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is CO4 3AB in a conservation area?
The centre of CO4 3AB is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near CO4 3AB?
Police.uk records 298 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of CO4 3AB in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 15, drugs 9, burglary 7, possession of weapons 6, bicycle theft 5, other crime 5, robbery 2, theft from the person 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for CO4 3AB
- Ward
- Greenstead
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- East of England
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Colchester
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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