Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

EDISON GARDENS, CO4 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDISON GARDENS, CO4 0AJ.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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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.

home £274,166 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences138
Shoplifting48
Public order26
Vehicle crime24
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.3 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Hazelmere Junior School

Good220 pupils1.1 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils1.1 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils1.2 km
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Unity Primary Academy

Good349 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Goat & Boot0.9 km
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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