CO4 5LQ

Defoe Crescent, Colchester, East of England

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Name: CO4 5LQ
Address: CO4 5LQ, Colchester, East of England, CO4 5LQ, United Kingdom

Last updated May 2026

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CO4 5LQ is a residential postcode situated on Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 with 62 addresses.

It ranks as the 1101st largest and 382nd most expensive of the 1,130 postcodes in the CO4 area. The dominant property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.

The postcode contains a total of 62 properties: 60 houses and 2 flats.

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CO4 5LQ is a residential postcode situated on Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 with 62 addresses.

The postcode contains a total of 62 properties: 60 houses and 2 flats.

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House Pricesin CO4 5LQ

Sale prices range from £143,521 for 2 bedroom Leasehold flats (495 ft²) to £352,741 for 4 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (1,323 ft²) .

Monthly rental prices range from £902 pcm for 2 bed flats to £1,647 pcm for 4 bed houses.

The gross rental yield is between 5.5% and 7.5%.

The average value per square foot is £338.

Average Sale Value

£268,337

Average Rental Value

£1,317 pcm

Average Rental Yield

5.9% /year

Average Value Per Sqft

£338 /ft²

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Prices last updated 1st May 2026

Sales Market Trendsin CO4 5LQ

The last sale in CO4 5LQ sold for £300,000 on 15th August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.4%.

The current average value in the postcode is £268,337.
The CO4 5LQ Sales Market has increased by 26.0% over the last 10 years.

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Period	Year on Year	Average Price
April 2026	-1.5%	£268,337
April 2025	-0.1%	£272,447
April 2024	-1%	£272,596
April 2023	2.6%	£275,256
April 2022	9.6%	£268,335
April 2021	3.8%	£244,830
April 2020	-0.1%	£235,770
April 2019	0.4%	£235,999
April 2018	1%	£235,056
April 2017	9.3%	£232,693
April 2016	11.4%	£212,935
April 2015	9.8%	£191,161
April 2014	5.4%	£174,077
April 2013	2.6%	£165,231
April 2012	0%	£160,974
April 2011	0.3%	£160,948
April 2010	9.7%	£160,488
April 2009	-15.5%	£146,300
April 2008	-2%	£173,133
April 2007	0%	£176,612

Rental Market Trendsin CO4 5LQ

The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,317.
The CO4 5LQ Rental Market has increased by 53.1% over the last 10 years.

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Period	Year on Year	Average Price
April 2026	1.9%	£1,317pcm
April 2025	5.2%	£1,293pcm
April 2024	4.1%	£1,228pcm
April 2023	7.8%	£1,180pcm
April 2022	11%	£1,095pcm
April 2021	7%	£986pcm
April 2020	1.7%	£922pcm
April 2019	-0.5%	£907pcm
April 2018	2.5%	£911pcm
April 2017	3.3%	£889pcm
April 2016	6.1%	£860pcm
April 2015	3.6%	£811pcm
April 2014	1.5%	£783pcm
April 2013	3.7%	£771pcm
April 2012	1.1%	£744pcm
April 2011	4.4%	£736pcm
April 2010	3.1%	£705pcm
April 2009	-7.6%	£684pcm
April 2008	2.1%	£741pcm
April 2007	0%	£725pcm

Explore Propertiesin CO4 5LQ, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4

1A, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
1B, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ2 bed mid-century house
1, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
3, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
5, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
7, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
9, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
11, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
13, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
15, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ4 bed early-century house
17, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed house
19, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
21, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
23, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
25, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
27, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
29, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
31, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
33, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
35, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed mid-century house
37, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed mid-century house
39, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
41, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
43, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
45, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
47, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
49, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed mid-century house
51, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
53, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
55, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
57, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed house
59, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
61, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ2 bed mid-century house
63, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
65, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
67, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed mid-century house
69, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ2 bed house
71, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
73, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed house
75, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ2 bed mid-century house
77, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
79, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
81, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
83, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
85, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
87, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
89, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed house
91, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
93, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
95, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
97, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
99, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
101, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
103, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
105, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
107, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
109, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed house
111, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
113, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ4 bed mid-century house
115, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ3 bed early-century house
117, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ2 bed modern flat
119, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ2 bed modern flat

Sales History
in CO4 5LQ

The last sale was on 15th August 2025 for £300,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.4%. The postcode has had a total of 72 sales since 1995.

CO4 5LQ has seen 4 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.

Sold Aug 2025£300,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Dec 2024£267,500 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Apr 2023£350,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Mar 2023£270,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Mar 2022£280,000 | 4 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Nov 2021£265,050 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Apr 2021£205,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Sep 2020£296,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 2020£262,000 | 4 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Sep 2019£200,550 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Nov 2018£275,000 | 4 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 2018£275,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jun 2018£170,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 2017£225,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Mar 2016£215,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 2015£179,995 | 2 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 2015£215,995 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 2015£183,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Apr 2015£185,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Oct 2013£174,995 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 2013£93,000 | 2 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold May 2013£150,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jun 2012£145,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold May 2012£105,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 2011£142,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold May 2011£140,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Aug 2010£142,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 2010£142,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Oct 2009£125,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Sep 2009£150,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Sep 2008£145,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Aug 2008£125,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Aug 2008£142,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Oct 2007£167,500 | 4 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Aug 2007£140,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Apr 2007£135,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Sep 2006£162,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Apr 2006£134,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Mar 2006£140,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Mar 2006£138,000 | 2 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jan 2006£125,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Aug 2005£145,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jun 2004£82,000 | 2 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jun 2004£118,500 | 2 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Apr 2004£105,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jan 2004£125,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Sep 2003£105,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Sep 2003£115,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Aug 2003£94,750 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jun 2003£119,995 | 2 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Feb 2003£124,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Dec 2002£126,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Nov 2002£98,500 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Aug 2001£69,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 2001£66,500 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 2001£72,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jun 2000£79,500 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jan 2000£65,995 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Aug 1999£55,500 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Aug 1999£55,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jun 1999£52,000 | 2 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jun 1999£55,995 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold May 1999£74,995 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Sep 1998£59,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 1998£42,350 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Aug 1997£58,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold May 1997£44,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jan 1997£43,000 | 2 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Sep 1996£43,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 1996£37,000 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jan 1996£45,995 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

Sold Jul 1995£45,500 | 3 Bed HouseDefoe Crescent

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Nearby Postcodesto CO4 5LQ

CO4 5LQ is the 1101st largest and the 382nd most expensive postcode out of the 1,130 postcodes in the CO4 area.

53 mCO4 5LG, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4CO4 5LG51 Addresses
91 mCO4 5LH, Raven Way, Colchester, CO4CO4 5LH25 Addresses
151 mCO4 6AW, Birchwood Drive, Colchester, CO4CO4 6AW46 Addresses
163 mCO4 6AX, Fox Way, Colchester, CO4CO4 6AX22 Addresses
188 mCO4 6BQ, Maplehurst Road, Colchester, CO4CO4 6BQ26 Addresses
195 mCO4 5LF, Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4CO4 5LF6 Addresses

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Property Typesin CO4 5LQ

2 modern flats built after 1980
8 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
6 houses of an unknown age
28 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
18 other addresses of unknown type

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Energy Efficiencyof properties in CO4 5LQ

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 38 properties.
The dominant rating is C.

A (0)
E (6)
B (2)
F (2)
C (21)
G (0)
D (7)
No EPC (24)

Top 3 Most Expensive Saleson Defoe Crescent

Schools Nearbyto CO4 5LQ

The nearest primary school to CO4 5LQ is Myland Community Primary School which is 186 metres away.

186
m
Myland Community Primary School
726
m
Camulos Academy
955
m
Queen Boudica Primary School

The nearest secondary school is The Trinity School which is 1.6 kilometres away.

1.6
km
The Trinity School
1.6
km
The Gilberd School
2.2
km
St Helena School

Schools and house prices

Source: Ofsted 2026

Public Transport Nearbyto CO4 5LQ

The closest station to CO4 5LQ is Colchester station which is 1.6 kilometres away.

1.6
km
Colchester
3.2
km
Colchester Town
3.9
km
Hythe (Essex)
7.7
km
Wivenhoe

Source: National Rail

Available Internet Speedsfor CO4 5LQ

According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.

Superfast

20 mbps

Max upload

64.77 mbps

Max download

According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.

Max Upload

20 mbps

Max Download

64.77 mbps

Source: Ofcom (May 2026)

Risk of Floodingfor CO4 5LQ

According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.

Very low floodriskin this area

Local Flood RiskVery low

Source: Environment Agency (2024)

Home Ownership Nearbyaround CO4 5LQ

The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.

In the area around CO4 5LQ, % of property is and % is .

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

Owned (Outright)

Owned (Mortgage)

Shared ownership

Rented (Social)

Rented (Private)

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Education Levels in the Areaaround CO4 5LQ

The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.

In the area around CO4 5LQ, 0.0% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 0.0% as possessing degree level qualifications.

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

School Students

Students 16+

Degree educated

Other

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Age of Residentsaround CO4 5LQ

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Number of Second Homesaround CO4 5LQ

The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.

In the area around CO4 5LQ, 0.0% of property was a second home.

Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.

NaN%

Within this area

0.9%

Within East of England

0.8%

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Cars per Homearound CO4 5LQ

The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.

In the area around CO4 5LQ, there are an average of 0.0 cars per household.

See below for how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

Within this area

1.4

Within East of England

1.2

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

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Home Ownership Nearbyaround CO4 5LQ

The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.

In the area around CO4 5LQ, % of property is and % is .

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

Owned (Outright)

Owned (Mortgage)

Shared ownership

Rented (Social)

Rented (Private)

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Education Levels in the Areaaround CO4 5LQ

The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.

In the area around CO4 5LQ, 0.0% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 0.0% as possessing degree level qualifications.

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

School Students

Students 16+

Degree educated

Other

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Age of Residentsaround CO4 5LQ

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Number of Second Homesaround CO4 5LQ

The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.

In the area around CO4 5LQ, 0.0% of property was a second home.

Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.

NaN%

Within this area

0.9%

Within East of England

0.8%

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Cars per Homearound CO4 5LQ

The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.

In the area around CO4 5LQ, there are an average of 0.0 cars per household.

See below for how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

Within this area

1.4

Within East of England

1.2

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

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