| Council | Colchester |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
£292,316
£438,421
£148,054
£293,421
£265,697
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 a low crime rate of 62.2 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Petrol Station and Petrol Station, as reported by Essex Police.
What are the best schools in Highwoods?
Highwoods has 24 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are The Gilberd School and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include The Bishop William Ward Church of England 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.