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.
BROADLANDS WAY, CO4 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADLANDS WAY, CO4 0AL.
353
40
£ 46,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Friars Grove Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Hazelmere Junior School
Roach Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Goat & Boot1.0 km
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CO40AL · Data under Open Government Licence