CO4 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Havering Close, 0.9km 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 0AU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, down 14.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00110242 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAVERING CLOSE, CO4 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAVERING CLOSE, CO4 0AU.
291
47
£ 46,700 /yr
47%
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
CO4 0AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0AU. The average age is 46.9. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
7 sales · Mean £ 172,142
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 251,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO4 0AU has low crime rates — 41 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
Highwoods Community Primary School
North Primary School and Nursery
Queen Boudica Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- East Hill Superstore1.0 km
- Big Up Off Licence0.4 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Grants Off Licence0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Colchester Leisure World0.2 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.9 km
- Charlie's Bar0.9 km
- Colchester Climbing Project1.0 km
- Tenpin0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Rice 'n' Spice0.9 km
- Beijing Cantonese Take Away1.0 km
- Happy Wok0.9 km
- Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Goat & Boot1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester1.1 km
- Colchester Station1.5 km
- Colchester Town1.5 km
Bus Stops
- BT Centre0.2 km
- BT Centre0.2 km
- Valentines Drive0.3 km
- Colneview Retail Park0.3 km
- Goring Road West0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CO40AU · Data under Open Government Licence