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Takeaways| Council | Colchester |
| Crime Rate | Average for an East of England suburb 15% below the national average. |
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The average house price in Highwoods is £294,631, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Highwoods house price trends over the last 30 years.
£294,631
£441,855
£163,649
£301,493
£264,697
Is Highwoods a nice place to live?
Highwoods is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Essex.
How safe is Highwoods?
Highwoods has an average crime rate for an East of England suburb, with around 63 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 15% below the national average, and about average for Essex. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Highwoods?
Highwoods has 24 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is The Gilberd School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Roach Vale Primary School and Colchester Academy. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Highwoods?
The majority of residents in Highwoods identify as White (British) (78%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (84%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.