Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

KING COLE PLACE, CO4 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING COLE PLACE, CO4 0BA.

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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

CO4 0BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 72% 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.

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

CO4 0BA is a safe, established residential area on King Cole Place, 1.0km 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 0BA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0BA 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 0BA. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 162,000

7 sales · Mean £ 162,357

Semi-Detached

£ 256,000

1 sales · Mean £ 256,000

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

CO4 0BA 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 offences93
Vehicle crime18
Shoplifting15
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.4 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 pupils1.2 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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Unity Primary Academy

Good349 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Naka Thai1.0 km
  • Colchester Leisure World0.4 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

10 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
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • East Hill Superstore0.9 km
  • Big Up Off Licence0.2 km
  • East of England Co-op0.6 km
  • Foodbank Colchester1.0 km
  • Grants Off Licence0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Goat & Boot0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester1.2 km
  • Hythe1.4 km
  • Colchester Town1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Valentines Drive0.0 km
  • Valentines Drive0.1 km
  • Goring Road West0.1 km
  • Goring Road West0.2 km
  • Wilson Marriage Road0.2 km