CO4 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dilbridge Road West, 1.3km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO4 0BJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £269k, up 7.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00110249 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DILBRIDGE ROAD WEST, CO4 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DILBRIDGE ROAD WEST, CO4 0BJ.
387
31
£ 46,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO4 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CO4 0BJ has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0BJ. The average age is 31.0. 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
Terraced
£ 222,750
14 sales · Mean £ 231,153
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO4 0BJ is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
St James' Church of England Primary School
Friars Grove Primary School
Hazelmere Junior School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Unity Primary Academy
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Big Up Off Licence0.2 km
- East of England Co-op0.4 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.8 km
- Grants Off Licence0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- D Village Kitchen1.0 km
- Charlie's Bar0.6 km
- Naka Thai0.9 km
- House of Gain Gym1.0 km
- Rollerworld0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.6 km
- Happy Wok0.6 km
- Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Pizza Hot 4 You0.9 km
- Sonali Indian Take Away0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Goat & Boot0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hythe1.2 km
- Colchester1.3 km
- Colchester Town1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- Orchard Gardens0.3 km
- Wilson Marriage Road0.3 km
- Orchard Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40BJ · Data under Open Government Licence