Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

RIPPLE WAY, CO4 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIPPLE WAY, CO4 0AW.

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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

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.

home £291,875 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences90
Vehicle crime16
Shoplifting15
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour11

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 Junior School

Good220 pupils1.3 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils1.3 km
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Unity Primary Academy

Good349 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
local_bar

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