CO4 0BQ is a mixed residential area on Compton Road, 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 0BQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £289k, down 7.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00110254 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON ROAD, CO4 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON ROAD, CO4 0BQ.
200
50
£ 46,700 /yr
44%
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
CO4 0BQ has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0BQ. The average age is 49.8. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
9 sales · Mean £ 278,000
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO4 0BQ is moderate at 57 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
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Unity Primary Academy
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Big Up Off Licence0.2 km
- East of England Co-op0.4 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.7 km
- Grants Off Licence0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- D Village Kitchen0.9 km
- Charlie's Bar0.5 km
- Energyze Cafe1.0 km
- Energyze Kitchen1.0 km
- Naka Thai0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.5 km
- Happy Wok0.5 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 & Boot0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hythe1.1 km
- Colchester1.3 km
- Colchester Town1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Gardens0.2 km
- Orchard Gardens0.2 km
- Longcroft Road0.2 km
- Valentines Drive0.3 km
- Fairfield Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40BQ · Data under Open Government Licence