CO4 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Ripple 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% 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 £291k, up 10.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00110248 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIPPLE WAY, CO4 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIPPLE WAY, CO4 0AW.
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 0AW spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0AW. 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
£ 291,750
4 sales · Mean £ 293,125
Detached
£ 282,500
1 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO4 0AW has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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 Junior School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Unity Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Naka Thai1.0 km
- Colchester Leisure World0.3 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.8 km
- Charlie's Bar0.8 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Pizza Hot 4 You1.0 km
- Sonali Indian Take Away1.0 km
- Rice 'n' Spice0.8 km
- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.8 km
- Happy Wok0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- East Hill Superstore0.9 km
- Big Up Off Licence0.2 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- Grants Off Licence0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Goat & Boot0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester1.2 km
- Hythe1.5 km
- Colchester Town1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Valentines Drive0.1 km
- Valentines Drive0.1 km
- Goring Road West0.2 km
- Goring Road West0.2 km
- Wilson Marriage Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40AW · Data under Open Government Licence