CO4 0AE is a safe, established residential area on Ipswich Road, 1.2km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00110252 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IPSWICH ROAD, CO4 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IPSWICH ROAD, CO4 0AE.
366
35
£ 46,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO4 0AE spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0AE. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 258,500
2 sales · Mean £ 258,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO4 0AE is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
St James' Church of England Primary School
Friars Grove Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Hazelmere Junior School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Unity Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- East Hill Superstore0.8 km
- Big Up Off Licence0.0 km
- East of England Co-op0.6 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.8 km
- Grants Off Licence0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Colchester Leisure World0.4 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.6 km
- Naka Thai0.8 km
- House of Gain Gym1.0 km
- Rollerworld0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Rice 'n' Spice0.6 km
- Pizza Hot 4 You0.9 km
- Sonali Indian Take Away0.9 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips0.0 km
- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Foresters Arms1.0 km
- Goat & Boot0.8 km
- The Foresters Arms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester1.1 km
- Hythe1.3 km
- Colchester Town1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Valentines Drive0.1 km
- Valentines Drive0.1 km
- Orchard Gardens0.2 km
- Orchard Gardens0.2 km
- Goring Road West0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40AE · Data under Open Government Licence