Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BROADLANDS WAY, CO4 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADLANDS WAY, CO4 0AL.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO4 0AL spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO4 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Broadlands Way, 1.0km 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 0AL represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00110248 (shared with 13 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 0AL. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 284,000

4 sales · Mean £ 281,500

Terraced

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO4 0AL has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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 offences58
Shoplifting14
Vehicle crime13
Public order12
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.4 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils0.7 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils1.2 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils1.3 km
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Hazelmere Junior School

Good220 pupils1.3 km
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Roach Vale Primary School

Good194 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Goat & Boot1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Rollerworld0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Colchester Leisure World0.4 km
  • The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.9 km
  • Colchester Climbing Project0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Frydays Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Fish 'N' Chick'N0.9 km
  • Rice 'n' Spice0.8 km
  • Happy Wok0.8 km
  • Wink Lee0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • McColls0.9 km
  • East Hill Superstore1.0 km
  • Bubble Tree0.8 km
  • Galaxy Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Jennifleur Floral Design0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester1.3 km
  • Hythe1.5 km
  • Colchester Town1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Goring Road West0.1 km
  • Valentines Drive0.1 km
  • Valentines Drive0.1 km
  • Goring Road West0.2 km
  • Wilson Marriage Road0.2 km