Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

RAYLEIGH CLOSE, CO4 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYLEIGH CLOSE, CO4 0AT.

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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

CO4 0AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £137k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 18.0% year-on-year.

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

CO4 0AT is a safe, established residential area on Rayleigh Close, 1.0km 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AT 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 0AT. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 155,000

10 sales · Mean £ 149,300

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

CO4 0AT has low crime rates — 38 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 offences74
Shoplifting15
Vehicle crime13
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.5 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.7 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils1.2 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils1.3 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils1.4 km
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Hazelmere Junior School

Good220 pupils1.4 km
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Unity Primary Academy

Good349 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Naka Thai1.0 km
  • Rollerworld0.9 km
  • Colchester Leisure World0.3 km
  • The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.8 km
  • Colchester Climbing Project0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Pizza Hot 4 You1.0 km
  • Sonali Indian Take Away1.0 km
  • Frydays Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Rice 'n' Spice0.8 km
  • Happy Wok0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Goat & Boot0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • East Hill Superstore0.9 km
  • Bubble Tree0.8 km
  • Galaxy Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • St John's News0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester1.2 km
  • Hythe1.5 km
  • Colchester Town1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Valentines Drive0.1 km
  • Valentines Drive0.2 km
  • Goring Road West0.2 km
  • Goring Road West0.2 km
  • BT Centre0.3 km