Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO4 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO4 0BB.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences101
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order16
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester

Good212 pupils0.2 km
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Brinkley Grove Primary School

Good405 pupils0.8 km
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Highwoods Community Primary School

Good427 pupils0.8 km
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The Trinity School

123 pupils0.9 km
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The Gilberd School

Outstanding1573 pupils0.9 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Lighters Newsagents0.8 km
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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
fastfood

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