CO4 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Broadlands Way, 1.1km 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 strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00110248 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADLANDS WAY, CO4 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADLANDS WAY, CO4 0AR.
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
No single demographic signal dominates CO4 0AR — age 40, 72% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0AR. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 287,500
11 sales · Mean £ 286,636
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO4 0AR has low crime rates — 40 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
St James' Church of England Primary School
Friars Grove Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Hazelmere Junior School
Unity Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Foresters Arms1.0 km
- Goat & Boot0.8 km
- The Foresters Arms1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Naka Thai0.9 km
- Rollerworld0.8 km
- Thai 10.9 km
- Colchester Leisure World0.3 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Pizza Hot 4 You0.9 km
- Sonali Indian Take Away0.9 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Rice 'n' Spice0.7 km
- Happy Wok0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- East Hill Superstore0.8 km
- Bubble Tree0.8 km
- Galaxy Food & Wine0.8 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Malinka1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester1.1 km
- Hythe1.4 km
- Colchester Town1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Valentines Drive0.1 km
- Valentines Drive0.1 km
- Goring Road West0.2 km
- BT Centre0.3 km
- Goring Road West0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40AR · Data under Open Government Licence