CO4 0AJ is a mixed residential area on Edison Gardens, 1.2km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.
For families considering a move, CO4 0AJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, up 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00110247 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDISON GARDENS, CO4 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDISON GARDENS, CO4 0AJ.
327
44
£ 46,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO4 0AJ — age 44, 85% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0AJ. The average age is 43.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
8 sales · Mean £ 263,312
Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO4 0AJ is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Hazelmere Junior School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Unity Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Big Up Off Licence0.2 km
- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.9 km
- Grants Off Licence0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Charlie's Bar0.7 km
- Naka Thai1.0 km
- Colchester Leisure World0.6 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.7 km
- Rollerworld0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.7 km
- Happy Wok0.7 km
- Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Rice 'n' Spice0.7 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Goat & Boot0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hythe1.3 km
- Colchester1.3 km
- Colchester Town1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Valentines Drive0.1 km
- Valentines Drive0.1 km
- Wilson Marriage Road0.2 km
- Goring Road West0.2 km
- Goring Road West0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40AJ · Data under Open Government Licence