Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

SUFFOLK CLOSE, CO4 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUFFOLK CLOSE, CO4 0AY.

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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 0AY 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 up 125.6% year-on-year.

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

CO4 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Suffolk 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 0AY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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: Average house prices are around £199k, up 125.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AY 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 0AY. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 289,998

Flat

£ 148,000

17 sales · Mean £ 148,588

Terraced

£ 292,500

1 sales · Mean £ 292,500

Semi-Detached

£ 175,500

4 sales · Mean £ 191,075

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

CO4 0AY has low crime rates — 38 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 offences91
Vehicle crime14
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.4 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.9 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils1.3 km
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Hazelmere Junior School

Good220 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils1.3 km
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Roach Vale Primary School

Good194 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Big Up Off Licence0.3 km
  • East of England Co-op0.7 km
  • Grants Off Licence0.2 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Charlie's Bar0.9 km
  • Colchester Leisure World0.5 km
  • The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Colchester Climbing Project1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.9 km
  • Happy Wok0.9 km
  • Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Rice 'n' Spice0.9 km
  • Fish 'N' Chick'N0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester1.4 km
  • Hythe1.5 km
  • Colchester Town1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Goring Road West0.1 km
  • Goring Road West0.1 km
  • Valentines Drive0.2 km
  • Wilson Marriage Road0.2 km
  • Valentines Drive0.2 km