Colchester · CO4

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CO4 (Colchester) in a nutshell

CO4 covers Colchester, in Colchester and Tendring. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CO4

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Two councils in one district

CO4 is split between Colchester and Tendring. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CO4 stretches across Ardleigh & Little Bromley, Castle, Greenstead and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CO4', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Colchester, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Colchester: 25.7% private rented vs 20.5% England
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Colchester page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CO4 cover?

CO4 (Colchester) includes the wards of Ardleigh & Little Bromley, Castle, Greenstead, Highwoods, Lexden and Braiswick, Mile End, Rural North, St Anne's and St John's, Wivenhoe (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CO4?

Neighbouring districts include CO2 (Colchester), CO1 (Colchester), CO3 (Colchester), CO7 (Wivenhoe), CO6 (Colchester) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CO4 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CO4?

About 18,794 households and 47,821 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,193 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CO4 in?

CO4 sits in Colchester, Tendring (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Colchester, Harwich and North Essex.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CO4 1
Areas covered
Colchester 2
Active postcodes
1,193 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
18,794 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
47,821 2
Electoral wards
Ardleigh & Little Bromley, Castle, Greenstead, Highwoods, Lexden and Braiswick, Mile End, Rural North, St Anne's and St John's … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Colchester, Harwich and North Essex 4
Local authority
Colchester, Tendring 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Colchester built-up area)
1.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.