CO4 9FU postcode in Colchester, Essex
CO4 9FU is a postcode in Colchester, in the Highwoods ward. It is in the Colchester parliamentary constituency and the Essex police force area, and has been in use since January 2004.
Where CO4 9FU is, and what is near it
- CO4 9FU
- Other postcodes in CO4 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 5 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 51.9190, longitude 0.9145)
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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after CO4 9FU?
- 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 9FU 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 9FU?
Every home and business at CO4 9FU 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 9FU?
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 9FU at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include CO4 9FU.
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 9FU: 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 9FU is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near CO4 9FU?
Homes in CO4 9 sold for a typical £300,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 105 sales, up 2.6% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £460,000 41 sales
- Semi-detached £300,000 21 sales
- Terraced £250,000 29 sales
- Flat or maisonette £163,750 14 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 9FU
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in CO4 9FU from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 25 June 2025. 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 9FU?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 810 homes in the neighbourhood around CO4 9FU. The largest share of them, 31%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (55%). 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 £3,297 (band F); band B, the most common, is £1,776.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 60 (7%) | £1,522 |
| Band B | about 250 (31%) | £1,776 |
| Band C | about 220 (27%) | £2,029 |
| Band D | about 160 (20%) | £2,283 |
| Band E | about 90 (11%) | £2,790 |
| Band F | about 30 (4%) | £3,297 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,805 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,566 |
When the homes were built
- Withheld Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- 44% 1983 to 1999
- 55% 2000 to 2009
- 1% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1919 to 1939, 1945 to 1964, 1965 to 1982, 2020 or later: 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 9FU is in (ONS area E01033720), 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 9FU?
The nearest open schools to CO4 9FU, 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 9FU?
The nearest railway station to the centre of CO4 9FU is Colchester Rail Station, 2.5 km away in a straight line.
- Colchester Rail Station Railway station 2.5 kmCycle
- Colchester Town Rail Station Railway station 3.7 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Maximus Drive, 221 m away.
More stations near CO4 9FU, 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 9FU?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of CO4 9FU, 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.
- Highwoods Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 752010 900 mWalk
- Mill Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 845900 1.5 kmCycle
- Turner Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 481250 1.6 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 9FU?
The nearest charging points to the centre of CO4 9FU, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Fastned Charging point · 8 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 300 kW 1.2 kmWalk
- BP Pulse Charging point · 4 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO 1.3 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · 1 charger 1.3 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 9FU?
The nearest to the centre of CO4 9FU, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Colchester Dental Referral Centre Limited Phone 01206 756813 700 mWalk
- Colchester Orthodontic Centre Phone 01206 756210 700 mWalk
- Hello Dental Phone 01206 589777 800 mWalk
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 9FU?
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.
- Colchester General Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report October 2025 · Phone 01206 747474 1.4 kmCycle
- Oaks Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 752121 1.9 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 9FU?
The nearest care homes to the centre of CO4 9FU, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Mill Road House 350 mWalk
- Shaftesbury Treetops Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 844121 1.1 kmWalk
- Newlands Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 844906 1.2 kmWalk
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 9FU?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of CO4 9FU, 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.
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, The in-Store Pharmacy Mon to Sat 8am to 8pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01206 203847 1.0 kmWalk
- Nayland Road Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01206 852965 1.7 kmCycle
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 38 St.christopher Road Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01206 843130 2.1 kmCycle
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 9FU?
The nearest vets to the centre of CO4 9FU on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Penrose Vets 700 mWalk
- Mayne Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 1206 851338 2.3 kmCycle
- RSPCA Essex North East Branch 2.9 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 9FU in a conservation area?
The centre of CO4 9FU 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 9FU?
Police.uk records 193 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of CO4 9FU in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 3, vehicle crime 3, drugs 3, other crime 3, theft from the person 1, bicycle theft 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 9FU
- Ward
- Highwoods
- Parish
- Myland
- 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 2004
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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