12,003 people · median £302,500 · Colchester
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Sold price trend from Colchester +18.7%
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Highwoods is a neighbourhood in Essex with a population of 12,003. The median house price is £302,500, with 483 sales in the past year and prices rising 18.7% over five years.
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Terraced homes sell for a median of £260,000, semi-detached properties for £325,000, and detached houses for £431,000. About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Highwoods. The median age is 38.6 years, and 63.7% of homes are owner-occupied. Education levels are broadly mixed: 33.2% of residents hold level 4 qualifications or above, while 13.8% have no qualifications. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 10.4 annual mean and particulate matter at 7.1. Broadband coverage is strong—97.4% have superfast connections. The area is not in a flood zone and contains 3 listed buildings. Council tax band D is £2,240.94 for 2026/27.
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