Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

HAVERING CLOSE, CO4 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAVERING CLOSE, CO4 0AU.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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6/10
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6/10
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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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8/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order9
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.7 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.4 km
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Highwoods Community Primary School

Good427 pupils1.4 km
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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils1.4 km
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Queen Boudica Primary School

Good404 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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