CO4 0BB is a sought-after residential area located 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 serious buyers, CO4 0BB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00188131 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO4 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO4 0BB.
360
42
£ 46,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CO4 0BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0BB. The average age is 41.9. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO4 0BB has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Highwoods Community Primary School
The Trinity School
The Gilberd School
Friars Grove Primary School
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Lighters Newsagents0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Fitness For Less0.5 km
- joe?s little coffee shop0.5 km
- Marel Ltd0.6 km
- Sweet Delights0.9 km
- Hamilton's Health & Fitness0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- KFC Ardleigh0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station2.8 km
- Colchester2.9 km
- Hythe3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bilsdale Close0.1 km
- Severalls Lane0.1 km
- Bilsdale Close0.2 km
- Avellana Place0.3 km
- Arden Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40BB · Data under Open Government Licence