CO4 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Ratcliffe Court, 1.3km 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 high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00110252 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RATCLIFFE COURT, CO4 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATCLIFFE COURT, CO4 0AZ.
366
35
£ 46,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO4 0AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £165k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0AZ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 152,500
28 sales · Mean £ 149,370
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO4 0AZ is moderate at 50 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
St James' Church of England Primary School
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Friars Grove Primary School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Hazelmere Junior School
Unity Primary Academy
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- East Hill Superstore0.7 km
- Big Up Off Licence0.1 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.8 km
- Grants Off Licence0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Colchester Leisure World0.4 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.6 km
- Naka Thai0.8 km
- Charlie's Bar0.6 km
- Colchester Climbing Project0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Rice 'n' Spice0.5 km
- Pizza Hot 4 You0.8 km
- Sonali Indian Take Away0.8 km
- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.6 km
- Happy Wok0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.9 km
- The Foresters Arms0.9 km
- Goat & Boot0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester1.1 km
- Hythe1.3 km
- Colchester Town1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Gardens0.2 km
- Orchard Gardens0.2 km
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- BT Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40AZ · Data under Open Government Licence